Today, I get lost in the arena of the Hunger Games! Seriously though, this was my most difficult hike in a woods very similar to that of the first Hunger Games novel and movie. Lots of tripping hazards, lots of elevation, the expert loop isn't for the faint of heart.

Location: Merrell Trail; Rockford, Michigan

Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 4/5

Length: 3.08 miles / 4.96 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

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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

01:12 - The Hike Begins!

01:38 - Beautiful Forest Hike

03:04 - Picturesque Bridge in the Woods

05:22 - Checking Map for Directions 1

06:50 - Checking Map for Directions 2

14:12 - Checking Map for Directions 3 and Turning Around

17:49 - Mountain Bike Bridge

18:23 - Entering the Sawtooth (marked "most difficult")

19:39 - Rocky Path

20:14 - Mountain Bike Bridge (Sawtooth)

20:34 - Sawtooth Obstacles

20:53 - Long Mountain Bike Bridge 3 (Beautiful!)

23:40 - Trail Loops Out of the Woods

24:22 - Stunning Views Down the Gap

25:22 - Crazy Switchback

31:23 - Another Mountain Bike Bridge

32:39 - Yet Another Mountain Bike Bridge

34:54 - Checking Map for Directions 4

35:14 - Waterfall Flowing Across the Trail

38:34 - Mountain Bike Bridge

44:36 - Checking the Map for Directions 5

45:34 - Lots of Crazy Hills

62:08 - Leaving the Expert Loop

62:23 - Reminder to Subscribe, Comment, and Like

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded June 12, 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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