Little Misery Island Loop

Boston

Loop around the outside of Little Misery Island.

Hiking Severe

Distance: 630 m
Ascent: 4 m
Descent: 4 m
Duration: 0-1 hrs

Low Point: 2 m
High Point: 6 m
Gradient: 1˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 2 m to the maximum altitude of 6 m, the route covers 630 m, 4 vertical metres of ascent and 4 vertical metres of descent.

Description

There is no trail to follow, you simply walk the outside of the island. On the south side of the island there is a tough to navigate around cliff. Be careful.

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

High Exposure

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.