Return is on same route. Return follows same path. Trail through gorge should be hiked with caution only in seasons free of snow and ice. Perfect for novice skiers. Loop can be repeated for added mileage.
Return is over same course.
Alternate trail follows river along lower level for mile. Return from here is over same route or may follow alternate EASY path back under power lines. Hiking here in warmer seasons is less hazardous. Good views of the river and Hop Brook with lots of sightings of water birds and hawks. The easiest skiing trail but good for cardiovascular exercise.