The Mountain Island Lake trailhead is located near Mountain Island Lake Dam. At the trailhead, there is parking, access to the hiking trail, a playground, and a dam viewing spot. There are also various fishing areas, with a designated handicap fishing site. The Mountain Island Trail is nice and shaded by mature trees, which makes it a great outing in the spring and summer months. Enjoy crossing several foot bridges and a canoe launch as you make your way to the trail's endpoint, which ends a small loop by an informational sign.

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Hike the easy 3.1-mile Mountain Island Trail in North Carolina, offering river views and a glimpse of the hydroelectric dam.

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Location: Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

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