Trails
The only established trails for public hiking exist on Plum Island and are remnants of the historic U.S. Coast Guard trails or patrol roads. Rember to bring along water, and prepare for uneven terrain on these established but rustic trails.
Central trails (Island interior)
Fern Trail
Length: From the historic crew's quarters building, one way .5 miles, round trip 1 mile
Surface: Mowed grass and vegetation
Habitat: Northern mesic forest including maple, basswood, hackberry, birch, with some balsam fir and cedar
Perimeter Trails (Island perimeter)
Fog Signal Trail
Length: From the rear range light and historic keeper's quarters, one way .5 miles, round trip 1 mile
Surface: Mowed grass and vegetation, bare soil and rock
Habitat: Open meadow, forest of cedar and mixed hardwoods and birch, wetland community
Island View Trail
Length: From the historic crew's quarters building, 1.7 miles, including center trail as full loop 2.3 miles
Surface: Mowed grass and vegetation, bare soil
Habitat: Northern mesic forest including maple, basswood, hackberry, birch, with some balsam fir and cedar