Let's hike at Wahlfield park ! 6811 Alpine Ave NW. Comstock Park.

Let's get out and do some hiking !

The woods are SO PRETTY with all the snow.

We'll meet at the ORIGINAL trailhead near 8 Mile by the restroom building (which is probably locked for the season.)

In the winter, I HIGHLY recommend traction spikes on your boots and trekking poles.

If the trail is packed down, you don't normally need snow gaiters, but we may encounter deeper snow. You might want to wear them if you're concerned about getting snow in your boots.

Never hiked in the winter ?
No problem.
Just layer up.

My feet rarely get cold, so my regular wool socks are just fine.

Leggings under hiking pants or insulated pants are good.

I wear a couple different layers under my coat because if my torso is warm, I'm warm.

I usually bring a light backpack so I can stuff layers in my backpack as I warm up. (I don't like wrapping things around my waist.)

My fingers get cold, so I always have gloves and glove liners.

A hat is REALLY important when it's cold out.

A scarf or buff is a good idea for your neck and lower face.

Other than that, it's all good !

Because of the snow, our pace is slower and our mileage shorter. We'll hike for an hour then turn around and hike back to the parking lot.

I highly recommend that you bring water even if you think you don't need it in the winter. You do. I will take a quick break every 20 minutes or so to rest and drink some water. You might want to bring a small snack.

As always, I recommend that you bring this trail up on AllTrails before you arrive at the trailhead.

I'll have a dark blue Honda Accord or white Honda Pilot. Please text/call me at 616 446 8102 if you have questions.

See you all out on the trail.