Hiking at Highland Rec (12ish miles, 5ish hours)

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:
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