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    North Country Trail - Manistee River Trail Oct. 10-13

    Just a quick review on a great trip over the Columbus Day Weekend!

    I did this 23mi loop counter-clockwise a year or two ago, but decided to start at the Upper River Rd TH and go clockwise, completing the NCT side first.

    I got in around 9:30PM and hiked a short distance, maybe 1 mile, to set up and get some sleep. Around midnight I heard some voices and assumed I was dreaming. About 30 minutes later I still heard voices and noticed some lights moving in the distance. I couldn’t believe it! Of all this space and time someone practically camped right on top of me! I woke up around 7:30am and walked about 60 yards down the hill to meet my noisy neighbors. There were 5 of them; a really nice group also from Indiana. We had some breakfast, talked for a bit then I was on my way.

    The fall colors were amazing! I spent a good deal of time taking photos, but still made it to Eddington Creek in about 3 hours. I was tempted to stay the night in the pines nearby, but it was just too early in the day and firewood was a little weak. Plus, this place seemed like it would catch fire with just a spark.
    So I continued over the bridge and set up camp after a few more miles. I set up my hammock right on the river in a nice hidden place for a snack, then moved into the woods for the night.

    I was a little disappointed over the next few miles. Apparently NOONE knows how to follow the rules. I passed at least 8 groups camped RIGHT on the river, usually not more than 20’ away. These were not the designated campsites. Camp back 200’ people!!! Don’t give them a reason to deny backcountry camping, charge fees, or worse. If you can’t follow simple rules, stay home.

    Long story short, I hiked another 9 miles or so the next morning and instead of going home, I stopped about 4 miles short of my car. I did some serious bushwacking/exploring for about 2 hours and found a most amazing spot ever! Actually, several spots that I’ll need to revisit another time. I cooled my feet in the creek, filtered water, and relaxed for a bit.

    The next morning, I woke up around 8AM and moved with a purpose anxious to get home.

    First night: 31°
    Second night: 29°
    Third night: 44°

    Base Weight: 17.05lb
    Max Start Weight (including food & 2liters water): 24.36lb

    Sorry for the lack of details...I need to get going!














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    p.s. I REALLY suggest spreading this out over 3 nights if time allows. Definitely worth a vacation day at work. I spent a lot of time taking photos, bushwacking, processing firewood, talking to other hikers (it was busy!) and exploring areas off the trail. If anyone is wondering, two nights would be easy and you can probably even do it as an overnighter without feeling rushed.

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    Those pics are killin me buddy.. I love this loop... Hopefully things will open up for me and I will get up there soon!!
    We would be one step closer to world peace, if everyone slept in a hammock..

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    I did the loop just a few weeks ago. Beautiful pics. The colors have shifted alot in the two weeks since I was there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PointPastor View Post
    I did the loop just a few weeks ago. Beautiful pics. The colors have shifted alot in the two weeks since I was there.
    It seems like an unusual fall. Some trees are past peak, shedding quickly...others are green. But everything else in between is stunning!

    The second morning was pretty cool. Frost only made it onto the canopy and it was "raining" in the woods after the sun came up.

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    What a great looking trip! The fall colors haven't made it to Georgia yet. Another couple of weeks to go until we see more color. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
    Everyone ought to believe in something....I believe I'll go set up the hammock!

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    Thanks for sharing the pics. The ones with the moon and fog coming off the water are my favs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by STinGa View Post
    Thanks for sharing the pics. The ones with the moon and fog coming off the water are my favs.

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    Thanks! They are so much better full screen...maybe I'll upload some links to full size photos when I get home.

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    Gorgeous. I really need to do the loop in the fall. Thanks for sharing.
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    This looks prettier than what we saw up in Tahquamenon a week or so back.
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