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Alex
February 25, 2026
Wilkes Dam was built in the 1850s to carry water to power downstream mills, and today it stands at the intake for the city's water treatment plant. Visitors can see the dam while hiking or biking along the Grand Valley Trail. The dam is a very wide, low dam, best seen from a viewing platform with benches down a short ramp and a set of stairs.
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1
hikers
16.1km
04:06
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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hikers
30.2km
07:48
150m
150m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
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Elevation 210 m
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