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May 24, 2016 19:03:20 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 19:03:20 GMT -8
First backpacking excursion and it looks like Mother Nature has thunderstorms planned for this weekend! Boo! I did so much work and research to find primitive backpacking availability on the Ice Age Trail.
I am concerned that campsite reservations will be next to impossible this close to Memorial Day Weekend. Any suggestions? I will drive 1/2 a day to get there.
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Post by Coolkat on May 24, 2016 19:33:11 GMT -8
Does a 1/2 day mean 6 or 7 hours? Lot's of choices. There are 800 miles of the NCT in Michigan's UP. No permits or reservations needed unless you're thinking about being inside the Pictured Rocks park. There is a nice 22 mile loop hike in Michigan's Manistee National Forest right on the river. It will be a little crowded I'm guessing but no permits needed and dispersed camping allowed. Just have your billy goat legs on. There is the High Country Pathway in northern lower Michigan which is a 70 mile loop. These are the best that I can think of right now that won't require permits and such. Here are some pics of the Manistee hike from last fall. MRT/NCT Loop Trail
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May 24, 2016 19:50:35 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 19:50:35 GMT -8
Love the pictures! Yes, I'd make the 6-7 hour drive. I will look at weather there tomorrow. Thank you so much!
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May 25, 2016 15:09:40 GMT -8
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Post by frizz on May 25, 2016 15:09:40 GMT -8
I've been researching Ozark trail. Seems like offers wide variety of lengths.
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May 25, 2016 15:11:01 GMT -8
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Post by frizz on May 25, 2016 15:11:01 GMT -8
Have u checked the Ozark trail? I believe I'll head there for my first decent trip
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 16:49:48 GMT -8
There are 800 miles of the NCT in Michigan's UP. Unbelievable - weather shows a stormy weekend :( Downloaded maps and everything. Have u checked the Ozark trail? Weather shows a stormy weekend here too. It seems to be foul weather every direction I look. But I have filed this trail away for future reference. Looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
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May 25, 2016 18:29:57 GMT -8
Post by Coolkat on May 25, 2016 18:29:57 GMT -8
Well, let us know what you end up choosing and how things go.
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May 25, 2016 21:20:19 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 21:20:19 GMT -8
Well, let us know what you end up choosing and how things go. I sure will!
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May 31, 2016 10:16:11 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 10:16:11 GMT -8
Have u checked the Ozark trail? I believe I'll head there for my first decent trip Thank you for suggesting this! The OT is awesome and well-marked. Due to heavy rains, the creeks were impassable. But I will go back at some point and try again. I think this is a great starter. Well, let us know what you end up choosing and how things go. I learned a LOT and have started a list of things to do differently. Thank you for the Michigan trail suggestions. I am going to try them as well.
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May 31, 2016 18:28:07 GMT -8
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Post by frizz on May 31, 2016 18:28:07 GMT -8
Which part of the trail did you take?
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May 31, 2016 19:08:18 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 19:08:18 GMT -8
Which part of the trail did you take? Started on the north end trail head located in Onondaga Cave State Park.
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May 31, 2016 20:38:15 GMT -8
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Post by frizz on May 31, 2016 20:38:15 GMT -8
I plan on doing taum Sauk section. Johnson shut ins is quite beautiful. Been there as a kid, never hiked through it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 7:36:09 GMT -8
frizzThe entire trail is 282 miles - I want to thru-hike it in a few years. How fun would that be?
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Post by frizz on Jun 2, 2016 17:34:56 GMT -8
I plan do just that some day, I'm new to backpacking, so like you. May b awhile before take it on.
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Jun 2, 2016 19:19:45 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 19:19:45 GMT -8
I plan do just that some day, I'm new to backpacking, so like you. May b awhile before take it on. Let me know when you set a date - I'd like to hear about it.
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