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Welcome back to one of my favorites, Rouge River Park! This park borders a river and contains two beautiful DNR fish rearing ponds. We'll also learn a bit about river ecology along the way with helpful educational signs. Let's hike!
Location: Rouge River Park; Belmont, Michigan
Weather: 31° F / -0.56° C, Cloudy
Difficulty: 2/5
Length: 1.86 miles / 2.99 kilometers
Duration: 36 minutes
Explore Kent County, Michigan's Rouge River Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Rogue-River-Park-55
Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."
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00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information
00:56 - The Hike Begins!
06:35 - DNR Fish Rearing Pond Tree Stand Views
10:14 - DNR Fish Rearing Pond 2, Drained!
11:20 - Running Walleye Information
12:32 - Fathead Minnow Pong Information
15:47 - Boardwalk in the Forest
18:21 - Rouge River Views
19:25 - The Journey Home
21:19 - A River Runs Through It
23:29 - The Trap & The Umbrella
29:58 - Beautiful Forest Brush
34:39 - This Isn't Where I Started...
38:04 - Catch the Bunny!
40:47 - THANK YOU!
41:15 - GPS Recap/Overview
Join all of my Rouge River Park hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPAS98EGoCP4M68AuihabeN
Join all of my Winter hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsM85bkkgL02vjjFG3OvrcJL
Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B
Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.
Recorded January 10, 2026.
Minimally Edited with DaVinci Resolve
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].
For Business Inquires: [email protected]
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By Benjamin HoughWelcome back to one of my favorites, Rouge River Park! This park borders a river and contains two beautiful DNR fish rearing ponds. We'll also learn a bit about river ecology along the way with helpful educational signs. Let's hike!
Location: Rouge River Park; Belmont, Michigan
Weather: 31° F / -0.56° C, Cloudy
Difficulty: 2/5
Length: 1.86 miles / 2.99 kilometers
Duration: 36 minutes
Explore Kent County, Michigan's Rouge River Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Rogue-River-Park-55
Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."
Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes!
https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes
FOLLOW ME:
All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes
Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4
00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information
00:56 - The Hike Begins!
06:35 - DNR Fish Rearing Pond Tree Stand Views
10:14 - DNR Fish Rearing Pond 2, Drained!
11:20 - Running Walleye Information
12:32 - Fathead Minnow Pong Information
15:47 - Boardwalk in the Forest
18:21 - Rouge River Views
19:25 - The Journey Home
21:19 - A River Runs Through It
23:29 - The Trap & The Umbrella
29:58 - Beautiful Forest Brush
34:39 - This Isn't Where I Started...
38:04 - Catch the Bunny!
40:47 - THANK YOU!
41:15 - GPS Recap/Overview
Join all of my Rouge River Park hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPAS98EGoCP4M68AuihabeN
Join all of my Winter hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsM85bkkgL02vjjFG3OvrcJL
Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B
Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.
Recorded January 10, 2026.
Minimally Edited with DaVinci Resolve
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].
For Business Inquires: [email protected]