What we’re about
What we are:
Michigan Adventurers Club is a 501(c)4 non-profit whose mission is to enhance health and build friendships through our adventures together while exploring nature and discovering interesting places.
Meet with local outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the wonderful state of Michigan! Activities include (though are not limited to) hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, yoga, rock climbing, biking, cross country skiing, skating, and many other adventures.
This group welcomes all. As we have grown, we have gained many members, organizers, friends and memories! If you enjoy the activities listed here, bring your experience and enthusiasm and come join us for an awesome adventure!
What we are not:
A political / opinion / argument platform. Friendly 2 way conversations are great, but not one sided domineering of conversations and/or ranting.
A dating site - do not join and start messaging someone you've never met in person and had conversations with. If they aren't receptive or responsive, leave them alone. Members can mutually build relationships, starting at events.
Members that do either of the above are banned
We look forward to meeting you at our events.
If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact the Organizer/Co-Organizers and we will be happy to address them for you. Thanks and hope to see you on an adventure soon!
Upcoming events
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Hiking in Waterloo Rec: 12ish miles, 4.5ish hours
Location not specified yetMeeting spot (Gerard Eddy Discovery Center area):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/68nSidjjdnS6rE9W7
We leave at 9:45 SHARP -- so get your butt there early
THE PLAN:
A moderately-fast (3ish mph) paced hike through the trails at Waterloo Rec with multiple short breaks along the way.
MEETING SPOT:
We will be meeting at the first parking lot after you enter the area -- it has the outhouse.
DOGS:
Allowed on leashes
BATHROOMS:
Only at the trailhead... none along the trail. There are plenty of tree and you will have time to visit them.
SHORTER HIKE:
Around 8ish miles there will be an easy way to get back to the parking lot
COSTS:
If you have a Michigan Recreation Pass: nothing.
If you do not have a Michigan Recreation Pass: $19 (and a Michigan Recreation Pass included so you don't have to pay again... until the next time you renew tabs on your car)
OTHER QUESTIONS:
I would be delighted to answer your non-last-minute questions. However, last minute panicked questions because you are lost will likely not be answered. Please, factor in to your drive some getting lost-and-refound time.
See you on the trail,
Charlie
BY THE WAY...
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.5 attendees
New Years Cabin Trip '26
Location not specified yetThis event is hosted by Chris Gray from Northern Michigan Hiking, Backpacking & Biking group (NMHBK for short) and is posted @ other sites as well
Ring in the new year in Northern Michigan on a 2 day hiking or cross country skiing adventure at a cabin on Higgins Lake in Roscommon, MI! This is our 8th year at the cabin, and we always have a blast with new and familiar outdoorsy friends! The total cost is $64.60 per person for the 2 nights, with space for 34 people.
We'll meet Tuesday, December 30th any time after 3 pm at the cabin. The cabin has a full kitchen (stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishes/silverware, coffee maker). Feel free to do your own hikes each day, I also put together an optional itinerary. We'll have a huge party on New Years Eve (Bring your favorite mask or costume!), a variety of games, a DJ, a large projector screen with the New Years ball drop, night hikes, and time by the fireplace with friends. This is a fun event for newbies to the group and familiar faces. There are many hiking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and tubing options within 15-30 mins including Hartwick Pines, the Mason Tract Pathway, the cross country skiing headquarters in Roscommon, Hanson Hills in Grayling, Forbush Corner in Frederick, Wakely Lake foot travel area, and the Marl Lake trail.
Day by Day Itinerary: (Optional)
Tuesday December 30th- 2 pm hike at the Wakely Lake trail, approx. 5.5 miles-optional, head to the cabin any time after 3 pm.
Wednesday December 31th- 9:30 am- Forbush Corner in Frederick- rent cross country skiis (or bring your own). If not enough snow we'll hike the Mason Tract, 11.5 miles. We'll then return to the cabin for our potluck, set up New Years decorations (including a picture room), enjoy a masquerade ball, and ring in the new year!
Thursday 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 item and snacks. (Potluck item should be a min of $25, in order for everyone to chip in evenly.) 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. Other items to bring: 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. Camping outside is also an option for a few people.
Group items to bring: Paper plates, garbage bags, napkins, plastic cups and plastic silverware. 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. This is on a 40 acre Higgins Lake property, featuring night hikes down to the lake and surrounding area.
Please Paypal or Venmo $64.60 to reserve your spot on the trip. (Paypal is cgray081@yahoo.com, Venmo is @Chris-Gray-177. The price will be slightly lower if we get over 20 people. I'll refund full payment if you can't make it and I can find a replacement at least 10 days before the trip date. No refunds within 10 days of the trip. (Dec 20 is the last day for a full refund if a replacement can be found.) I'm looking forward to a great holiday and seeing you all there!4 attendees
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