Michigan Adventurers Club

This week we'll be hiking the Hickory Ridge Trail at Island Lake Recreation Area. Park near the Hickory Picnic Shelter. Restrooms are located there. Let's meet at 6:15 pm and begin hiking promptly at 6:30. We will hike 5 miles, at a medium pace of 2.5 to 3 miles per hour for about 2 hours.

Meeting location:
Hickory Picnic Shelter

Important to know:
This is a state recreation area, the Michigan State License plate sticker is required

Locations of these midweek hikes are in Michigan State Parks/Recreation Areas or Metro Parks, that require daily or annual passes. Passes can be obtained from park headquarters or toll booths at park entrances.

Release of Liability:

The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

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 you and your guest’s participation in the group activities.

Link to meeting spot (Highland Rec MTB Parking)
https://goo.gl/maps/thpm4Zcy9Kt63pzi6
Hike starts at 9:45 SHARP -- so get your butt there early

THE PLAN:
An eclectic jaunt through a mish-mash of trails in what I feel is the most interesting park in southeast Michigan. The hike will be done at a moderately fast pace (~3ish mph) with multiple small stops along the way. The hike will have a decent amount of (Michigan) elevation change -- and we will be climbing some of the things labelled as mountains* in the park.

THE MEETING SPOT:
We are meeting at the mountain bike parking lot on Livingston road just west of Duck Lake road. This is NOT the main entrance to Highland Rec.

SHORTER HIKE:
There is a easy way out at 4 miles -- after that you are in for 12 miles or you have to backtrack.

COSTS:
This is a state rec area so you need a Michigan Recreation Pass. If you do not have one, then it is likely a ranger will put a $19 ticket on your car -- paying that gets you the Rec Pass.

DOGS:
Allowed with leashes

BATHROOMS:
At trailhead and one more along the way

FURTHER QUESTIONS?:
Feel free to post underneath or message me directly. However, kindly note that panicked last-minute questions trying to find the meeting spot will likely not be answered. Just give yourself extra time and enjoy the company if you arrive early -- we are fairly nice people.

See you on the trail,
Charlie

* In this park, anything over 1100 feet is called a mountain...

Release of Liability:
The organizers of the Michigan Adventurers Club are volunteers and not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests.

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.

Pre-registration is recommended – walk-ins are subject to availability. Visit https://heavnercanoe.com/moonlight to complete the registration form or call (248) 685-2379. Especially if you want a kayak. Those who pre-registered will receive their boat first.

Fine Print:

Space is limited. Any remaining boats and tandem kayaks are available on a first come, first serve basis at the time of the event. • Dinner is NOT included in the price. • If you do not already have a State Recreation Passport, it is available for purchase.
In the case of severe weather (i.e. high winds, thunderstorm or tornado watch or warning, sustained periods of heavy rain), Heavners will cancel the event. You will receive an email and/or phone call and/or text to inform you of the cancellation at least two hours before the scheduled event. You may choose to receive a full refund, transfer your reservation to any future event, or receive a credit in the full amount of your payment for future use on any rental. These funds never expire.
If the weather looks bad and you haven't heard anything then call Heavner's before you leave your home to see if it's been canceled.
If your plans change and you are unable to come, please contact Heavners 24 hours in advance for a full refund or reschedule. Same day cancellations can receive a 50% refund, reschedule for any future date, or receive credit in the full amount of your payment for future use on any rental. These funds never expire.

August 8 & 9 is the Milford Memories Art Fair - no shuttles available due to Central Park being closed to vehicle traffic. You MUST paddle back upstream to Heavners.
Price per person:
Canoe $65 (Seats 2 People)
Tandem Kayak $65 (Seats 2 People)
Single Kayak $40
Personal Boat $25
During normal business hours Heavners is a free public launch. As this is an after-hours private event with additional staffing requirements, Heavners charges a fee for all personal boats.
Bonfire after the paddle for socializing.
Pre-registration is recommended – walk-ins are subject to availability. Visit https://heavnercanoe.com/moonlight to complete the registration form or call (248) 685-2379. Especially if you want a kayak. Those who pre-registered will receive their boat first.

Fine Print:

Space is limited. Any remaining boats and tandem kayaks are available on a first come, first serve basis at the time of the event. • Dinner is NOT included in the price. • If you do not already have a State Recreation Passport, it is available for purchase.
In the case of severe weather (i.e. high winds, thunderstorm or tornado watch or warning, sustained periods of heavy rain), Heavners will cancel the event. You will receive an email and/or phone call and/or text to inform you of the cancellation at least two hours before the scheduled event. You may choose to receive a full refund, transfer your reservation to any future event, or receive a credit in the full amount of your payment for future use on any rental. These funds never expire.
If the weather looks bad and you haven't heard anything then call Heavner's before you leave your home to see if it's been canceled.
If your plans change and you are unable to come, please contact Heavners 24 hours in advance for a full refund or reschedule. Same day cancellations can receive a 50% refund, reschedule for any future date, or receive credit in the full amount of your payment for future use on any rental. These funds never expire.