Let's Take a Hike: Saugatuck - Oval Beach Hike - 4+ miles

Let's Take a Hike: Saugatuck - Oval Beach Hike - 4+ miles
Sunday, July 13th, 9:00 am

Dogs are not allowed!

We will meet at the Chain Ferry at 9:00. (It opens at 9.) We will take the ferry across the river ($3, cash only.) The only remaining chain driven ferry in the country, it has been in use since 1838. We operate Memorial - Labor Day, 9a-9p or 30 minutes prior to sunset.
Address: 528 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

The 1st stop at Mount Baldhead steps. Climbing these steps are optional. You may climb up and down the 303 steps. This if for bragging rights, just to say that you did it.

Then we will walk 1/2 mile down the street to our 1st trail. Tallmadge Wood's - Crow's Nest Trail is a 1.7 mile loop. We will then follow a trail to the beach (0.8 miles).

Optional Hike: We the walk north down the beach 1/4 to 1/2 mile or so. (The pier is 0.8 miles) This is out and back. This optional, you may stay at the main beach and wait for us to return.

After beach fun is done, we will take the John Woolam Trail back to the chain ferry (0.8 miles). Then return over the chain ferry (another $3).

It will be around a 4.1 mile hike plus the beach hike.

Note: Except for the optional beach hike, the most of the rest of the trails will be in woods (shade).

After the hike we can stop at the Mitten Brewery for pizza. (They sell pizza flights [4 types of pizza].)
https://www.mittenbrewing.com/saugatuck

This is a great hike,

Kevin