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Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we hike a very special portion, so special that pedestrians can only hike it once a year, on Labor Day! If you're from Michigan, you may already know the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge! This suspension bridge, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, connects Michigan's two peninsulas and carries the North Country Trail across the Straights of Mackinac.

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Location: Mackinac Bridge; Mackinaw City, Michigan

Weather: 60° F / 16° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 1/5

Length: 8.5 miles / 13.68 kilometers

Duration: 2 hours, 17 minutes

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00:00 - Introduction and a Hint!

00:42 - The Hike Begins!

05:22 - First Glimpse of the the MAC

06:35 - Hiking Over the Straits of Mackinac

09:38 - Sunrise Over Lake Huron

25:01 - Reaching the Suspended Deck and Cable

29:54 - The First Tower!

35:22 - We're at the Center Span

36:02 - Welcome to the MACKINAC BRIDGE!

37:22 - Back to the Bridge

41:27 - Approaching the Second Tower

47:16 - The End of the Suspended Deck

01:08:15 - Completing Northward Direction with a Certificate!

01:08:24 - U-Turn Heading South

01:21:27 - The Crowds Pick Up

01:31:37 - Stepping Onto the Suspended Deck Again

01:31:58 - Beautiful View of the Second Tower

01:36:32 - The Second Tower (from the South)

01:38:48 - Listen Close! You Can Hear the Bridge Squeak as it Sways

01:41:05 - Freighter Celebrates the Labor Day Bridge Walk!

01:42:27 - Watching a Freighter on the Lake

01:46:12 - Looking Out Over Lake Huron

02:18:29 - Becoming DOUBLE CROSSERS with Another Certificate!

02:19:48 - Leaving I-75

02:20:10 - Reminder to Subscribe, Comment, and Like!

02:20:15 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and Google Pixel 7.

Recorded September 1, 2025.

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Some parks have amazing trail loops, but the loops do not start near each other. On today's hike, we enjoy a walk between a few of the larger loop systems and just explore. I didn't track my distance or route, but just enjoyed the hike. Let's hike together!

Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 2/5

Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Parks/Aman-Park

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00:00 - The Hike Begins!

01:32 - Checking the Map

02:13 - Very Steep Climb Down

02:43 - Beautiful Bridge Over Sand Creek

03:08 - Wandering on a New Trail

03:50 - Another Sand Creek Bridge

04:32 - Yet Another Bridge

05:33 - Trekking Up Hill

12:42 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment!0

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded July 17, 2025.

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We're back on the North Country Trail AND the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail! The NCT joins the White Pine Trail in Rockford and splits in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Today, we begin at that split in Cedar Springs and hike south, gaining another 5 miles towards our Hike 100 Challenge goal of 100 miles.

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Location: Fred Meijer White Pine Trail; Cedar Springs, Michigan (Portion of North Country Trail, Between ~MI-957 to ~MI-959.5)

Weather: 80° F / 27° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 1/5

Length: 5.01 miles / 8.21 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 43 minutes

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded August 16, 2025.

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The Blue Loop at Aman Park is a wonderfully quiet and private hike! The simple loop was fun and peaceful, but watch out for the steep hill near the end!

Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 3/5

Length: 1.2 miles / 1.93 kilometers

Duration: 27 minutes

Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Parks/Aman-Park

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded July 17, 2025.

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Another 5 miles on the Hike 100 Challenge! We've completed 60% of the challenge! Today, we hike a difficult portion of the North Country Trail in Yankee Springs Recreation Area/Barry State Game Area. The trail was incredibly overgrown, with some obstacles, and I was quite sore from another hike, but we enjoyed the sights and finished the hike.

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Location: Barry State Game Area; Middleville, Michigan (Portion of North Country Trail, Between ~MI-1036 to ~MI-1038.5)

Weather: 72° F / 22.22° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 4/5

Length: 5.1 miles / 8.21 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information

01:43 - The Hike Begins!

02:22 - Hiking Alongside Chief Noonday Road

02:37 - Into the Woods

05:27 - Beautiful Greenery in the Woods

10:00 - Overgrowth

28:38 - Crossing Dirt 2-Track

32:59 - The Trail Narrows

36:30 - Climbing Over a Giant Fallen Tree

49:00 - Joining a Dirt Road (2-Track)

50:57 - Back to the Woods (or Jungle?)

51:35 - Turning Around at Halfway, 2.5 Miles

54L09 - Hunting for the Trail

55:57 - Finding the Trail...Finally

01:08:30 - Navigating Around the Fallen Tree

01:28:45 - A GREEN Forest!

01:39:41 - Crossed Back Over Chief Noonday Road

01:40:39 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment!

01:40:44 - GPS Recap and Review

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded August 9, 2025.

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Welcome to Sand Creek in Grand Rapids' Aman Park! This trail was a challenge, but is was an interesting trek along the banks of Sand Creek. Sand Creek offers great views, the peaceful sound of rushing waters, and a bit of the challenge of stumbling through a distant jungle. At times it felt like an adventure through the Amazon!

Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 4/5

Length: 1 miles / 1.45 kilometers

Duration: 24 minutes

Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Parks/Aman-Park

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00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information

01:52 - The Hike Begins!

08:28 - Trail Eroding and Washed Out

09:35 - Bend in Sand Creek

13:27 - Trees Down Across Sand Creek

16:19 - Finding the Trail in the Overgrowth

19:07 - Sand Bar in Sand Creek

19:19 - Trees Down Across the Trail

19:31 - Bushwhacking in the Jungle (...I mean West Michigan)

23:45 - Simple Bridge Over Sand Creek

23:51 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment!

23:59 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded July 17, 2025.

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Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we're hike 5 more miles on the NCT in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Barry State Game Area with over 20,000 acres of total recreation, hiking, and exploration. This was a great and fairly simple hike. We've completed 55 miles towards our 100 mile HIKE 100 Challenge goal!

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Location: Barry State Game Area; Middleville, Michigan (Portion of North Country Trail, Between ~MI-1036 to ~MI-1033.5)

Weather: 72° F / 22.22° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 3/5

Length: 5.1 miles / 8.21 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

Explore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/

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00:00 - Trail Information and Introduction

01:33 - The Hike Begins!

10:56 - Into the Woods

19:57 - Crossing Road

24:08 - Obstacle and Into the Darkness

25:35 - Searching for the Trail

28:05 - Beautiful Open Field

35:48 - Hiking on a Dirt Road

44:38 - Turning Off the Road, Hiking in the Woods

52:06 - Turning Around at 2.5 Miles, Halfway

59:36 - Back to the Dirt Road

01:08:20 - Back to the Woods

01:18:31 - Back Over Obstacle

01:22:26 - Crossing Over the Road Again

01:30:08 - Sandy Forest Trail

01:36:34 - Narrow Trail

01:40:03 - Signing the Trail Register!

01:41:39 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment

01:41:53 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded August 9, 2025.

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We're back at Aman Park to hike the trails we missed last winter! Today, we find the Sweet's Monument, a dedication of Aman Park, and Jacob Aman's grave who has become the namesake of Aman Park after donating much of this land for public recreation.

Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 2/5

Length: 0.9 miles / 1.45 kilometers

Duration: 20 minutes

Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: {Link to Park}

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00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information

01:55 - The Hike Begins!

11:02 - Finding Sweet's Monument

11:12 - Reading the Dedication of Aman Park

16:53 - Visiting Jacob Aman's Grave (Namesake of Aman Park)

22:34 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment!

22:42 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded July 17, 2025.

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Welcome to Marshall Memorial Park in Newaygo, MI! This simple park is hiding a beautiful trail, but watch out! There are a LOT of stairs. The views and peaceful creek vistas are worth it though. Marshall Memorial Park is named in honor of Michigan State Trooper Kevin M. Marshall who gave his life in the line of duty and served the people of Newaygo. You can see a statue depicting Trooper Marshall in the flower garden at the front of the park.

Location: Marshall Memorial Park; Newaygo, Michigan

Weather: 70° F / 21.11° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 3/5

Length: 1.18 miles / 1.9 kilometers

Duration: 27 minutes

Explore Newaygo, MI's Marshall Memorial Park: https://newaygo.gov/parks-recreation.php

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00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information

01:00 - The Hike Begins!

01:25 - Gravel Pathway

02:50 - Natural Walking Surface Begins

05:52 - Peaceful Brooks Creek Views

07:41 - LOTS of Stairs!

10:34 - Stunning Overlook Views of Brooks Creek and Forest

12:32 - Descending Lots of Stairs

13:52 - Climbing More Stairs...

14:39 - More Stairs...

15:01 - Turning Around and Descending Stairs

15:37 - Back Down the Stairs

16:36 - Walking Alongside Brooks Creek

16:56 - Back Up More Stairs

20:19 - Aaand Back Down LOTS of Stairs...

25:39 - Returning to the Gravel Path

26:55 - Returning to the Sidewalk and Memorial Garden

27:14 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment

27:20 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black.

Recorded June 28, 2025.

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We're finishing HALF of the 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge! Today, we begin our hike at Newaygo, MI's Croton Dam, hiking away from the Muskegon River before turning around. The trail was quite overgrown, but while hiking I met a volunteer working diligently to clear it. Thank you volunteers!

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Location: Croton Dam; Newaygo, Michigan (Portion of North Country Trail, Between ~MI-926.5 to ~MI-924)

Weather: 68° F / 20° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 3/5

Length: 5.02 miles / 8.05 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 44 minutes

Explore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/

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00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information, HIKE 100 Challenge Review!

01:23 - The Hike Begins!

08:34 - Stepping Around an Obstacle

12:01 - Signing the Trail Register!

14:29 - The Trail Narrows in the Overgrowth

23:59 - More Overgrowth and Narrow Trail

37:23 - Narrow Trails Again

51:55 - Beautiful Open Field

53:26 - Turning Around at 2.5 Miles

01:17:37 - Crossing Over the Road Again

01:35:19 - Navigating a Fallen Tree on the Trail

01:43:09 - Reminder to Subscribe, Like, and Comment

01:43:15 - GPS Overview and Recap

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded June 28, 2025.

Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, [email protected].

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