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TEST HIKES ARE ALSO DESTINATION HIKES

WHAT ARE TEST HIKES?

Every Test Hike is also a destination hike open to all Cairn Stone training teams, alumni and the public.  For extreme hike candidates this is a mandatory test to prove your fitness level as you prepare to for a marathon-like day long hike.  Hikers not testing are welcome to hike  a lesser distance and enjoy the destination.  There's no fee for those currently in the training program and a modest fee will be charged for others.

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DESTINATION/TEST HIKES

DEVIL'S LAKE, WI JUNE 11, 2021

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE 19, 2021

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE 19, 2021

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 a modest fee to alumni and visitors.


DECLARATION FORMS

ARE PART OF THE Test Hike Documents listed below (download and print to mail or hand in the form). 

(Note: there are no online forms) 

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE 19, 2021

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE 19, 2021

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE 19, 2021

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 is a likely choice while Covid-19 remains a concern.


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 only a modest fee to alumni and visitors. 




 DECLARATION FORMS

ARE PART OF THE Test Hike Documents listed below (download and print to mail or hand in the form).

(Note: there are no online forms)    

MANISTEE RIVER VALLEY SEP 11, 2021

JORDAN RIVER VALLEY, MI JUNE 19, 2021

MANISTEE RIVER VALLEY SEP 11, 2021

 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 usually a 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 a modest fee to Cairn Stone alumni and visitors. 


 MORE WILL BE POSTED HERE LATER 

TEST HIKE DOCUMENTS

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

Day Pack Checklist - 18 JUNE 2019 (pdf)Download
DEVILS LAKE UPDATE 9JUN2021 (pdf)Download
Devils Lake Test Hike Description 25MAY2021 (pdf)Download
2021 Jordan River Valley Test Hike (pdf)Download
2021 JRV Lodging 3MAR (pdf)Download
Utah Elite Hikes 2021 (pdf)Download
Test Hikes History 21APR2021 (pdf)Download

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