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TEST HIKES ARE ALSO DESTINATION HIKES

WHAT ARE TEST HIKES?

Who must do the Test Hikes?  Only elite hikers wishing to take on a very difficult hike at our destination..  For those not required to test it is simply a wonderful destination hike.  There's no fee for those currently in our training program and a modest fee will be charged for others.

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DESTINATION/TEST HIKES

DEVIL'S LAKE, WI JUNE TEST HIKE

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE TEST HIKE

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE TEST HIKE

Hiker taking photo from bluff of Wisconsin River at Devil' Lake, Wisconsin

This is a unique and beautiful destination to hike and has often provided a very challenging mid-season Test Hike.  Those that are there to test their progress will get their answer.  Those that come for the beauty and enjoyment will not be disappointed.


It is also a weekend travel opportunity and becomes a bonding experience for our travelers.  No fee for Cairn Stone training program teams and only $30 for Guests.


AN ORGANIZED TRIP

Bus travel from Niles, MI and a block of rooms in Madison, WI are options.  Price and details will be available months before this event.

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE TEST HIKE

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE TEST HIKE

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE TEST HIKE

JUNE 10, 2023

Located just off M-131 north of Mancelona, MI.  This is also a unique and beautiful destination to hike that is much closer to home.  It was our first Test Hike location and still popular with our Cairn Stone vets.

This can be a weekend travel opportunity but is close enough for most to not need to overnight.   No fee for Cairn Stone training program team members and a $30 fee for guests. 

 DECLARATION FORMS

MUST BE SUBMITTED to participate in a Test Hike.  (See Test Hike Documents below: "Jordan River Valley Test Hike").

ADDITIONAL HOTELS (Kalkaska)

ALL SEASONS


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MANISTEE RIVER VALLEY SEPTEMBER

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE TEST HIKE

MANISTEE RIVER VALLEY SEPTEMBER

AUGUST 19, 2023

 Located in the Manistee National Forest near Cadillac, MI.  A challenging and beautiful course along the meandering Manistee River.  This is a beautiful destination hike and the final Test Hike for extreme hike candidates.  Always a popular destination hike for those wanting to enjoy the pristine beauty while hiking a comfortable distance.   


This isa weekend travel opportunity but is close enough for some to not need to overnight.   No fee for Cairn Stone training program team members and only $30 for Guests. 

2022 MANISTEE TEST HIKE

TEST HIKE DOCUMENTS

Trip Description, Itinerary and paper forms for Test Hike participation.

Jordan River Valley Test Hike-16MAR2023a (pdf)Download
Day Pack Checklist - 18 JUNE 2019 (pdf)Download
Test Hikes History 21APR2021 (pdf)Download

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