Michigan Adventurers Club

Link to meeting location:
https://goo.gl/maps/xjEdyQzibjXbYyAd7
HIKE MORE WORRY LESS .
What we'll do.

Don't let the title scare you. Only the location will tickle a bit . Imagine yourself in Hell hiking with no demons or fire anywhere around you.

First, we all will have to go to Hell. 😈 It's actually possible to drive to Hell. I know it may feel like you're driving there while sitting in traffic some days. Hopefully, this drive won't be like that.

We'll meet at the link below, where the dropped pin is
https://goo.gl/maps/Ze1AwRiYXz4mscsa9.
will hike on a horse trail. Option to hike about 7 to 11 miles

• What to bring
Water and a snack. You will want to wear some kind of footwear for some muddy wet areas.imagine having pizza after the hike in hell .

• Important to know
It's possible to drive out of Hell and no one will stop you!
By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities
Release of Liability:
The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities .

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WCXyqWR7NzHr7Ydy8

Time: 9:45am sharp

The Plan: Hike part of the Potawatomi Trail at a reasonably fast pace of 3ish mph. This is a shared trail with mountain bikers. We will be going counterclockwise as the bikers will be going clockwise.

Bathroom: At trailhead. I do not know if it's open this time of year.

Dogs: 6 foot leash.

Recreation Pass: $19 if you do not have one.

Release of Liability:
The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.
By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities.

HIKE MORE WORRY LESS.
Link to meetup location at Silver Lake:
https://goo.gl/maps/aBMo2jGbp2K2
This is a moderate to difficult hike depending on your experience and physical condition. Quite HILLY. We will be walking at a good pace (about 3
miles/hr depending on hilliness, not counting any breaks).

How to get there: Continue past 8555 Silver Hill Rd., Pinckney, MI until you see a large parking lot. Drive further up the hill to the SECOND parking lot where we meet at the end on the grass near marker 1.

We will pause on the trail a few times and stop to eat a snack that you bring at the Blind Lake Campground. You should also pack a couple of full water bottles (there are pump wells on the way to refill).

The trail is shared with the mountain bikers who ride in the opposite direction to the hikers (so they will be coming at us). The trail goes through a variety of landscape, some hills, rocks, sand, along various lakes, etc but it is all scenic.

You will need a state recreation pass on your vehicle or purchase one at headquarters.

We will assemble at 10:15 .we will start at 1020
please be on time .

Release of Liability:
The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities.

The Humpday Workout Hike will be at the Penosha Trail at Brighton State Recreation Area. Let's meet at 6:15 pm in the main parking lot and begin hiking promptly at 6:30 pm. We will hike 5 miles on the trails, at a moderately fast pace of 3 miles per hour (20 mins per mile) for approximately 2 hours.

Meeting location:
42.500166209285126, -83.83438160587343
https://goo.gl/maps/dFQ2VrjkXjURdNu18

Be sure to bring water to drink, hiking poles if you have them, and dress for the weather!! Its time to bring a headlamp too.

This is a Fitness Hike; the pace is approximately 20 minutes per mile, which includes elevation changes and a variety of uneven terrain. Our expectation is for the entire group to maintain the leader's pace, and remain together for the duration of the hike.

Important to know:
Locations of these workout hikes are in Michigan State Parks/Recreation Areas or Metro Parks, that require daily or annual passes. Passes can be obtained from park headquarters or toll booths at park entrances.

Release of Liability:
The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

By signing up for and participating in this event, or any other Michigan Adventurers Club event you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with this activity and freely accept all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and fully assume responsibility for your own safety, and further agree to release and discharge the organizers of this event from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest’s participation in the group activities.

This event is cross posted in Northern Michigan Hiking, Biking and Backpacking site as well.

Ring in 2025 in northern Michigan on a 2 night hiking or cross country skiing adventure at a cabin on Higgins Lake in Roscommon, MI! This is our 7th year ringing in the new year at this place, and we always have a blast with new and familiar outdoorsy friends!
The total cost is $38 per person for the 2 nights, with enough beds for 34 people. We'll meet Monday, December 30th any time after 3 pm, enjoy a potluck, and play some games. The cabin has a full kitchen including a stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishes/silverware, and a coffee maker. Feel free to come and go at the cabin, I also put together an optional itinerary.
We'll have a costume party on New Years Eve (Bring your favorite mask or costume!), a variety of games, music, a large projector screen with the New Years ball drop, night hikes from the cabin, and time by the fireplace with friends. This is a great event for new people and familiar faces, in order to enjoy smaller day hikes, and to connect with newbies.
There are many hiking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and tubing options nearby include: Hartwick Pines State Park, the Mason Tract Pathway, the Shore to Shore trail, the cross country skiing headquarters in Roscommon, cross country or downhill skiing at Hanson Hills in Grayling, Forbush Corner in Frederick, Wakely Lake foot travel area, Cleary Hill, the Marl Lake trail
Day by Day Itinerary: (Optional)

Monday December 30th- 1 pm hike at the Marl Lake trailhead, approx. 5.5 miles-optional, head to the cabin any time after 3 pm.
Tuesday December 31th- 9:30 am- Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon/or Forbush Corner in Frederick- rent skiis (or bring your own, depending on snow levels).
If not enough snow we'll hike the Mason Tract, 11.5 miles. We'll then return to the cabin to set up our potluck, set up New Years decorations (including a picture room), and ring in 2025!
Wednesday January 1st- noon- Hike the Old Growth Forest trail, and Au Sable River, trail at Hartwick Pines, approx. 5 miles, then head out.
Items to bring:
A board or card game, a potluck dish and snacks. Popular games include Cards Against Humanity, giant Jenga game, regular cards, Twister, Settlers of Catan. We'll have a google sheet for the games/potluck items to coordinate.
A blanket or a sleeping bag, a pillow and twin sheets.
There are a few rooms separated with bunks in each room, expect late nights, (1-2 am for some people to be up), especially on New Year’s Eve so bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper!
We'll also need people to bring paper plates, garbage bags, napkins, plastic cups and plastic silverware. Please post if you can bring one of these.
Included in the sign up fee- champagne for midnight on new years eve, new years horns, beads and hats!
There's a large room with plenty of tables and chairs to ring in New Years, 5 bathrooms, and another large room with a fireplace and couches. The cabin is on a 40 acre Higgins Lake property, featuring night hikes down to the lake and surrounding area.
New group stickers will be for sale at the event for $5 through via venmo or paypal at the cabin.
Please Paypal or Venmo $38 to reserve your spot on the trip.
Paypal is [email protected],
Venmo is @Chris-Gray-177.)
I'll refund if you can't make it and I can find a replacement at least 2 weeks before the trip date.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all there!
Please do not attend if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 virus, or at all do not feel well.