Events
National Trails Day – 3 Chapters Hike – Mackinaw City, MI
To celebrate National Trails Day, the Harbor Springs Chapter will be hosting a three-chapter hike along with the Jordan Valley 45° Chapter and the Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter.
We will all gather at 9:00am at the North Central State Trailhead pavilion, a block east of 109 S. Nicolet St., Mackinaw City, half a mile due mile south of the bridge.
At 9:30am, volunteers will drive hikers to the starting point at the Cecil Bay Rd. Trailhead. (If you plan to drive hikers, please prepare your car for passengers.)
MAPS: 
North Central State Trailhead 109 S. Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City, MI.
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Hike Options:
Long Hike (~8.0 miles): Cecil Bay Rd. trailhead to Mackinaw City trailhead. If there is interest, we will tack on a side hike to the Mackinac Bridge on the way to a restaurant for pops and sandwiches.
Short Hike Options: These hikers can drive and park their cars at the French Farm Lake (FFL) NCT Tailhead and:
a. (~5.0 miles) from Cecil Bay Rd. to FFL Trailhead
b. (~3 miles) Park at FFL Trail Head or somewhere along FFL and hike to Mackinaw City
c. Other out-and-back hikes from any of the points noted above.
Highlights along the trail include: The new Carp River Bridge, the dam at French Farm Lake, French Farm Lake, Mackinaw City and, of course, The Bridge.
The terrain is mostly flat with a few hills by the lake and a little road walk. Watch the weather and dress accordingly. Bring water, snacks and a friend.
Following the hikes, we will ferry drivers back to their car.
After the hike, all are invited to lunch somewhere in Mackinaw City. If the group is large, we may need to split up. Suggestions so far are for Audie’s Restaurant and Dixie Saloon Brewery.
The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter runs from Starvation Lake Rd., near Manceloa, to Harbor Springs. The Harbor Springs Chapter starts in Harbor Springs and runs to the Mackinac Bridge. The Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter runs from the Mackinac Bridge to the Two Hearted River in da UP, eh!
Questions? Call Bob Courtois at 248 212-6699, Shari Searles 231 838-9744, or Tom Walker 906 322-2617.
