Events

Warner Creek Pathway Trailhead to Dobleski Rd. (via Warner Creek)
Total hike of ~ 7.0 miles

Hike: Meet at Warner Creek Pathway Trailhead on M-32 (mile 659.25), which is about 3.0 miles west of US-131. We will gather at 9:30am and hit the trail promptly at 10:00. Before the hike, we will need to post cars at Dobleski Rd. and afterwards ferry people back to M-32. We will check out the recently completed reroute just west of US-131. (See map here.) Also see details on the NCTA Events Map.

Long Hike Option: Hike counter-clockwise on the Warner Creek Loop (about 3.0 miles) with a stop along the way to check out the world-famous beaver deceiver (mile 660.25) on Warner Creek/O’Brien Pond. We will then continue the Warner Creek loop to M-32 (658.25) and walk the hilly section between M-32 and US-131 (about 4 miles), cross 131 and hike downhill to Dobleski Rd. (654.25).

Short Hike Option: To shave off a couple miles, some may want to skip the Warner Creek loop and just stay on the NCT (see map, ~4.75 miles).

The Warner Creek Loop is mostly flat but there are small hills along Warner Creek. The M-32 to US-131 section is hilly, but high and dry. Watch the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We can picnic on the trail, so pack snacks and drinks. If there is interest afterwards, we may go to Forx in Elmira for pops and sandwiches.

The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter’s trail runs from Starvation Lake Rd. (near Mancelona) to Kipp Rd. in Harbor Springs. Eighty miles of awesome valleys, hills and wooded trail. Over the course of the year, we try to cover all 80 miles. Monthly hikes are usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Question? Call Bob Courtois at 248-212-6699. We hope you will join us!