by Melanie McManus | Sep 13, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals
I’m back on the NCT, starting off at Hwy. 326, just east of the Porkies. I’d hiked the eastern half in 2017 as the start of my NCT section-hike, then planned to do the entire western half this past July. But after I totaled my car driving through water, my plans got...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 14, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals
Today’s hike was about 15 miles (24.1 km) from Norwich Road to Old Victoria, a small, restored mining village. This hike was one of my all-time faves so far on the North Country Trail. But before I say why, I’ll tell you how the day began. I set my alarm for 5:30...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 15, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals
Today’s hike was from Old Victoria to Gardner Road. I was a tad nervous because I kept hearing different things about a giant beaver dam. Was there a detour in place? Would I be bushwhacking? What if there was no way across? The crossing was said to be near the end of...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 16, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals
So, today’s itinerary seemed pretty manageable: hiking from Gardner to Laird Road, about 17 miles (27.4 km). I’d had a good night’s sleep last night, although it was a bit warm and totally quiet. It was kind of weird. There wasn’t any wind or anything. Well, I did...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 17, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links (among regular links) to products I own and like, or which I think you might like. This means that, at no extra cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Today’s itinerary changed...