A buddy and I are planning to hike pictured rocks in September. Looking for advice....hammock friendly sites, water sources, experiences, etc. Its been quite a few years since I was up there and never with a hammock. Share your stories, mistakes, lessons learned etc.... We are looking to hike 14-18 miles Friday and Saturday and finish up on Sunday. Any experiences with the shuttle services up there? Thanks in advance for all the responses.
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I have no experience with the shuttles but this seems to be a popular one...
http://trailspotters.net/
Most sites are hammock friendly except for Benchmark, and even if it was I wouldnt stay there. Just an ugly site.
The map says that there is no water at Potato Patch, but last year there was a small stream and waterfall on the trail right before you head into camp. That might have just been last year, it may just be seasonal. I dont know your skill level but, 14-18 miles a day might be a little ambitious. Despite the maps and all, there are some pretty tough parts.
Ranger Brody will ask you how many tents that you have, we hesistated becasuse we had 4 hammocks, he looked at us with a smile and said, "Just say two."
Good luck and have a great time!
Yeah, that is the shuttle service I was looking at. Seems a bit pricey, but worth it split between a couple people.
My buddy will have completed a thru hike of the Long Trail a few weeks before this trip so he will be in fine shape....I'll manage. I hiked 18 miles on the Manistee River Trail in one day with a 40lb pack....I have significantly reduced my pack weight since then. I don't have any doubts in my ability....maybe i will after day one.
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Between munising falls and hurricane river you should have not much trouble with hammocks. East or hurricane I cant say for sure, its been a while since I hiked that area. September can get pretty cold in the UP so bring some cooler wether stuff for sleeping. Also dont rely on having fires since there is only a few sites that allow fires.
I have been there probably 6 times and love the Pictured rocks, so beautiful. Enjoy and bring a camera for sure.
Yeah if he did the LT, this will be a walk in the park for him. You should be fine as well. It is not that bad, if you are good hiking shape.
Originally Posted by boulderv7
Yeah, that is the shuttle service I was looking at. Seems a bit pricey, but worth it split between a couple people.
My buddy will have completed a thru hike of the Long Trail a few weeks before this trip so he will be in fine shape....I'll manage. I hiked 18 miles on the Manistee River Trail in one day with a 40lb pack....I have significantly reduced my pack weight since then. I don't have any doubts in my ability....maybe i will after day one.
Oh yeah, I am no stranger to MI, my last trip was about 6 weeks ago and it got down to 39 at night! I'm not planning on a fire either, just my alky stove. Thanks for the reply
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Boulder, I too am planning a hike at the end of Sept in the UP. Mind if we share info?
Not at all. How many days are you going out for?
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driving up on a friday night after work and driving back on the following tuesday.
Nice. We are doing a weekend warrior thing. Driving up Thursday night starting hiking on Friday and driving home Sunday night. Monday morning is gonna be rough.
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