Northern hang May 27-29

[JerryW]

I'd be very happy with a backpacking hang! Ready to be a vagabond. And a lollygagger. I'm already sorting out my pack -

Jerry

[questtrek]

I'm interested ... It will probably be a long haul up there, but not as bad as others. Will keep watching this thread ... and see what I can do ... I would stick to 7 to 10 miles per day, that way more people would come. I am not to sure about kids hiking 10 miles, mine poop out at less then 2 ...

[Wander'nFool]

Is everyone up for this being a BACKPACKING HANG? ...... 7 to 12 miles per day? That is the way I like to roll and I think keeping the milage realistic gives time for lolly-gagging and social time. Still going to be a lot for those that have never backpacked. Just wanting to see what others prefer.

I'm with Shug. I would like this northern adventure to be a backpacking hang. June 18-20 works for me.

Wander'nFool

[No_p55]

I'll be there, now we just have to nail down a date and place.

My first hang, I can't wait
I guess I had better get out and do a little training.

[questtrek]

Anybody up for a northern hang in the UP of Michigan? if so where? ...

[kayaknut01]

fd weekend works for me as well i also have a 10 yr old daughter ready to try this hiking stuff out so sir nothing please bring yours, keeping the miles kid friendly will be tricky i think maybe that group idea is the way to go. was at rei today looking at packs for her, to steep for me but they had a nice one for her. already got my pack wieghed out lookin good!!! shug would be proud

[Thunder]

Anybody up for a northern hang in the UP of Michigan? if so where? ...

I may be interested in this trip depending on where and when.

The Porcupine Mountains State Park looks like it might be a good location.

another link

Porcupine Mountains Map

or another good spot may be the Sylvania Wilderness

Sylvania Map


Just a few more ideas...

[Thunder]

If I were to vote...I would choose to do the Porcupine Mountains State Park and do a nice 20 mile loop trail. This could be done in a weekend by starting out at the lake of the clouds parking lot and using the "Lake Superior Trail" going SouthWest and then using the "Correction Line Trail" heading East, then finally heading North on the "North Mirror Lake Trail" finishing back at the trail head. Just my two cents!

[WarmSoda]

Is everyone up for this being a BACKPACKING HANG? ...... 7 to 12 miles per day?
That is the way I like to roll and I think keeping the milage realistic gives time for lolly-gagging and social time.
Still going to be a lot for those that have never backpacked.
Just wanting to see what others prefer.

I'm with Shug. I would like this northern adventure to be a backpacking hang. June 18-20 works for me.

Wander'nFool

I'm also voting for a hike in. Although my wanting to hike doesn't mean that someone can't use a different parking lot for a closer walk. Around 10 miles would be fine, but no more than 25.

[beep]

I'm in...like the idea of some hiking...and Father's Day works for me, too...