Moderate Hike: Chikaming MTB Loop 6.6 miles 3ish hrs & Opt: Picnic Lunch!

PARK AT THE SECOND PARKING LOT!

HIke (1 big hill) + Pack Your Lunch for either PARK or BEACH picnic

As of 09/05 FOREAST High of 75, some clouds maybe a sprinkle --- PERFECT!!

This is a moderate hike in difficulty and varied terrain, This route climbs 328 ft with a max elevation of 673 ft then descends -330 ft.

UP to SIX and a HALF miles -- so be prepared, please!!

NOTE: $0 ENTRY FEE, but donations to the park are welcome!

Click for Link to Park for GPS: check photos for VISUALS of parking & trail!!

Park Hiking Trail PARKING enter CHIKAMING township preserve park off of Warren Woods Road (it is BEFORE the Warren Woods State park)

Skip FIRST Parking lot and go to "deadend" Second Parking lot closer to the lake and pavillion. **The first parking lot is almost right away AND has you walk along a lonnnnnngggg prairie trail which sounds like a somewhat boring START to me, but we might do it at the end as we return to our cars to depart or picnic lunch

HOUSEKEEPING NOTES:

WELCOME to all the NEWBIES & Regulars!! I provide lotsa info, but always feel free to ask questions in the comments, I will reply as soon as possible, and usually, someone else is wondering the same thing

1. again, limited spaces are available for EASE of connection and gathering all my chicks together! -- Please RSVP YES ASAP, but also change it ASAP--- if you find another wonderful opportunity supersedes this one!! Life is Good!!

2. fair warning: We start the hike fairly promptly, arrival time is 10:00am and we head out by 10:03am, unless we see someone parking that looks Meetup'ishy

3. If you want to bring a Guest, GREAT !!!!!-- if they are comfy, ask them to join Meetup Free, and join THIS group, and then reserve their hiking slot -- it is nice to see the faces and names on meetup prior to the hike!! BUT OPTIONAL!!

4. DURATION: As a group, it could take a little longer to allow for photo/water breaks etc... all good. Plan for completion not much sooner than 2p depending on the length of breaks.

5. HIking-People friendly, fluffy pets allowed! Please comment if you are bringing one though, just in case there is someone who is allergic.

6. Cellphone reception may not be great, so plan accordingly for messaging, maps, etc...

7. BRING: You know the drill! ===good shoes, water/electrolytes, snacks, optional hiking poles, hat/sunglasses/spf, camera AND

8. Optional really cute comfy outfit!! pack a picnic lunch for after hike, fitbit/cp app/hiking-friendly-dog/cats, skittles to share etc...

9. carpool if possible, for the EARTH & limited parking space

alltrails link: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/michigan/chikaming-mtb-loop](loop)

Discover this 6.6-mile loop trail near Three Oaks, Michigan. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2-3 hours to complete. It's unlikely we will encounter many other people while exploring -- photos attached.

As always, MY first time HIKING this route-- so we will be relying on apps/map and good ol' common sense. It is a very good thing if you have had some hiking distance experience (or equitable fitness stuff) --but we will take plenty of breaks too! - YOU KNOW YOU BEST!!

Pack a lunch to either enjoy AT the park, or we can carpool over to Cherry beach (limited parking) - no fee, I think.

FUTURE: I am simplifying it to ONE 3-5 hour hike each month, one weekend day. It is my love, and easier to gather energy and time for it! PLEASE JOIN ME!!

As always Kindness RULES: arrive ready to enJOY in JOY with eagerness to meet new people and see lovely things in your heart! WE will absorb all the great nature energy, and meet and chat and get to know lovely, good people and possibly a friendly pet or two.