This loop is a spin on the widely popular trekking route from McLeodganj to Triund, which is a beginner-intermediate trail that sees large crowds all year round. While the general trekking route is an out-and-back from Galu Devi Temple (~10km total), this FKT route is a clean counterclockwise loop that ascends via Bhagsunag Falls and descends to Galu Devi Temple.

Why counterclockwise?

"All of Powell Butte” is a choose your own route FKT and includes all trails in Powell Butte Nature Park, except Reservoir Lane and the sections of the Park Center Trail that connect the sections of parking lot (marked 42 & 43 on the online map).  FKT attempts may include adjacent roads and trails outside the park for ease of connections.  This route was selected due to its scenic views, wildflowers, popularity and accessibility to those who live in the Portland Metro Area.  It is a route that can be run by someone who is reliant on public transit or human powered travel to get to the t

This trail crosses the west of the Island from North to South, starting on the low coastal plain just to the west of Newtown Creek. The first section is wooded and a home of the Island's famous Red Squirrels. The first half of this trail crosses the low open countryside of the northern plain but then, after crossing the main Newport - Freshwater road, the trail climbs onto Shalcombe, then Brook Downs. From here are spectacular views of the south west corner of the Island, from the Needles in the west to St Catherines Point at the southern tip.