Events

For this monthly hike, the Jordan Valley 45 Chapter we will meet at the trail crossing on Johnson Rd. (628.0) at 9:30am. At 10:00, we will drive hikers to the start at Springvale Rd. (636.0). We should be on the trail before 10:30.

Plan extra time to find the meeting point. For your GPS, use 4500 Johnson Rd., Petoskey, MI 49713. The trail crossing is a quarter mile north of this address on Johnson Rd. [45°18’54.3″, -84°51’12.8″]

Originally we planned this hike for April but, due to the ice storm, it was changed. Since then, incredible trail work – including a new re-route north of Springvale Rd. – has been completed. We’ll see how it looks!

This hike will be about 8.0 miles north by trail. After the hike we will get drivers back to the start at Springvale Rd.

See mile markers here.

Hike Options

Long Hike: Springvale Rd. (636.0) to Johnson Rd. (628.0) ~8.0 Miles

Shorter Hike Options (you park where you start):
• Springvale to Maxwell & Harmon Rds. (630.5) ~5.0 miles.
• Springvale to Welsh Rd. (632.0) ~ 4.0 Miles.
• Start at Johnson Rd. (628.0) and hike south to meet hikers coming north and then back to Johnson.

Come prepared for the weather. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water and snacks for the trail.

This fantastic section of trail is hilly and runs the crest of the high ridge that runs north/south between I75 and 131 from south of Petoskey to Thumb Lake. Most of the trail is high and dry with lots of old growth sections. Near mile-marker 633.0 is Cherry Valley Overlook. We will probably check that out, adding a half mile to the hike.

The Jordan Valley 45 Chapter trail runs from Starvation Lake Rd. near Mancelona to Kipp Rd. in Harbor Springs, about 80 miles of valleys, hills and wooded trail. Monthly hikes are usually on the 3rd Saturday. All are welcome.

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