Today we take a hike you shouldn't copy. I hiked another 5 miles towards the NCT HIKE 100 Challenge (for a total of 45 miles completed) in the Mackinaw State Forest in Boyne Falls, Michigan. Due to a recent devasting ice storm, the trail conditions were dangerous. Thankfully I made it out, but please do not repeat my mistake. Of course, enjoy this video of my mistakes from the comfort of home.

Learn More About the Ice Storm Recovery and Help: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/emhsd/2025-northern-michigan-ice-storm

Images and Context to the Ice Storms: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/04/northern-michigan-ice-storm-was-orders-of-magnitude-worse-than-blizzard-of-1978.html

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Location: Mackinaw State Forest; Boyne Falls, Michigan (Portion of North Country Trail, Between ~MI-652 to ~MI-650)

Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Cloudy

Difficulty: 5/5

Length: 5.03 miles / 8.1 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 46 minutes

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00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information

00:57 - Trail Update and Warning

03:53 - The Hike Begins!

26:25 - First Sign of Trouble on the Trail

27:08 - Navigating Bad Trail Conditions

30:24 - The Trail Seems to Clear Up

31:46 - Back to Terrible Conditions

32:35 - Leaving the Trail to Avoid Block

45:25 - Continuing to Navigate Trail Blocks

51:24 - Deciding I Should Turn Around (Waaaayy to Late)

54:10 - Fall 1

58:24 - Fall 2

60:38 - Navigating a Large Trail Block

75:25 - Finally Breaking Free

96:38 - Dirt Road Hiking

104:38 - Reminder to Subscribe, Comment, and Like

104:45 - GPS Overview and Recap

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded June 14, 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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