Highlight • Monument
Gorge Powerhouse
Hiking
5.0
(4)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Tips
Caro "LadyOutdoors"
March 4, 2022
Hiking
The Newhalem Powerhouse is the oldest building still in operation in the Skagit system and really nice to look at. It is one of three power plants along the river, was built in 1924 and also the first powerhouse to send electric power to the city of Seattle.
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Best routes near Gorge Powerhouse
5.0
(1)
11
hikers
3.59km
00:57
30m
30m
Easy 2.2-mile loop in North Cascades National Park, featuring old-growth cedars, the Skagit River, and Ladder Creek Falls.
Easy
11
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 160 m
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