Manistee
MANISTEE RIVER TRAIL TEST HIKE
(mandatory for below rim hikers)
Lodging group rate $80 (block held until 8-21-09) NO vans from Dowagiac this year - drive yourself or car poolSunday September 13, 2009 7:30am all day hike
Distances from 5 to 27.6 miles ~ Open to all hikers ~
Distances from 5 to 27.6 miles ~ Open to all hikers ~
MANISTEE TEST HIKE INFORMATION
Manistee River Trail is part of the North Country Trail and one of the finest hiking venues in all the Midwest. This is the final hike and the 2nd qualifier Test Hike for the Grand Canyon Extreme Hike this fall. While the Test Hike is the primary purpose for this excursion it is also open to others who wish to hike just to enjoy the splendor of this prime location. Many veterans of past trips, training partners and other running and hiking friends of Coach Gunn will join us to hike some measure of this course for the shear enjoyment and beauty of the Manistee River Trail. You are welcome to join us for this weekend adventure.
A variety of distance options are available for those who have not trained or have no need to tackle the full 27.6 mile course. Everyone will sign in and sign out for safety. Vans provide drop off stops for a full range of distance options. Three water stop and safety checks are provided during this breathtakingly scenic course through deep forest and along the winding Manistee River.
This trip is open to Training Partners, veterans of past Cairn Stone trips, MNRC members, or any newcomers who might want to join us just for this awesome hike. TRIP INFO Revised 9-9-09
Interested? Contact Ron Gunn by email or by phone: 574-215-4779
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