Events

The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter will be hosting two hike options on June 21, 2025, in the southwest half of the Jordan Valley. We were spared the worst of the epic April ice storm damage and is in excellent condition.

See map here.

We will gather at the Jordan Valley National Fish Hatchery (at the end of Turner Rd west of US131) at 9:30am. The Long Hike will head out promptly at 10:00 and the Short Hike will head out by 10:30.

LONG HIKE OPTION ~ 13.25 miles loop, starting at the Hatchery at 10:00, we will do a clockwise loop:
• From the Hatchery go south on Jordan River Rd. about 1 mile to the Jordan Valley Pathway (JVP) and then to Landslide Overlook (mile 674.0) (~ 3.1 miles on the JVP.)
• From Landslide Overlook to Pinney Bridge, (mile 670.50) via the 45° Marker is ~ 3.25 miles
• Pinney Bridge to Jordan River Rd. (mile 666.25) is ~ 4.75 miles
• JR Rd. to Hatchery (~ 1.0 mile)

SHORT HIKE OPTION ~ 5.75 miles; gather by 10:00 to arrange transport to Pinney Bridge based on head count and head out by 10:30:
• Drive hikers to Pinney Bridge parking (670.50) via Jordan River Rd. and Pinney Bridge Rd. (4.5 miles)
• Pinney Bridge to Jordan River Rd. (666.25) is ~ 4.75 miles.
• Jordan River Rd. to the Hatchery is ~ 1.0 miles.

Dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and snacks. We can stop to picnic on the trail or afterwards at the hatchery. We’ll see the bald eagle’s nest across the Jordan River from the hatchery.

The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter’s trail runs from Starvation Lake Rd. (SE of Mancelona) to Kipp Rd. near Harbor Springs. It’s a terrific 80 miles of mostly off-road valleys, hills and wooded trail. Monthly hikes are usually on the third Saturday of the month.

Questions? Call or text Bob Courtois at 248-212-6699.