Backpacking the Manistee River Loop - April 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 เม.ย. 2024
- My new friend, Danny, and I ventured to the Manistee National Forest, near Mesick, MI in mid-April 2024 to hike one of the most popular backpacking loops in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. We started our 3-day, 2-night backpacking trip from the Upper River Road Trailhead and hiked a little over 9 miles to a nice campsite near the Manistee River for night number 1. We enjoyed hot chocolate and Peach Cobbler as well as a beautiful star-filled sky before heading to bed. On day 2, after filling up with coffee, we hiked another 9-ish miles, enjoyed magnificent views of the river throughout the day and ended up at a nice campsite near Arquilla Creek. After dinner and some Mountain Berry Cobbler, we went to bed early. We awoke to a thunderstorm (despite nothing being forecasted, not unusual for me!), but it did not last long. It was a peaceful rest and Day 3 brought beautiful weather to complete our journey. On the final day, we only had about 2 1/2 miles to return to Upper River Road Trailhead. It was an absolutely wonderful time spending about 10 miles on the North Country Trail, followed by the remainder on the Manistee River Trail. Special thank you to Danny for a wonderful trip!
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I have lived there my entire life. Sometimes I take for granted the area in which I live.
Thanks for watching!! I think we’re all guilty of taking things for granted when it’s in our backyard. I know I am! Thanks, again!
Beautiful hike and so fitting for "Living Water" reference. I definitely need to check it out. Am more of a day hiker and appreciate your ideas for Michigan hikes that aren't to far for a local guy like me. Blessings
Thank you for watching!! Glad you appreciated the “Living Water” reference (even though I didn’t get the verse quite right!) If you get the chance, this is a great trail for day hiking as well and think you would really enjoy it! Thanks, again!
You're such a considerate hiking partner. I've only watched a couple videos of yours, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep up the good work! This is my favorite hiking trail so far in the Lower Peninsula.
Aw shucks! lol! I definitely try to be a good hiking buddy, so thanks for the compliment! And thanks for watching! And subscribing!! And I agree with you that this is the gem of the lower peninsula!!
I did this trip three years ago on my 70th birthday, I did it in two days but should have taken three. This was my first overnighter.
Thanks for watching, Jack! I’m with ya… I’ve done it a few times and always as an overnight, but this was a nice way to enjoy it even more! Thanks again!
That nighttime Timelapse was sweet! Looks like a great area to hike, love all the river views. Thanks for taking us hiking!
Oh man! You’d love it… Seriously, if you ever want to plan something, I’d love the chance to do something like this with ya. We had some good times, a long time ago!! And thanks for watching, of course!
@@tridudyonthetrail We're going to make this happen for sure. I'll start looking at dates and see how that lines up with you...would be a sweet reunion my brother!
Loved the video and subscribed. Looking to take a very, very similar trip this fall. Thanks for the video and ideas.
Thanks for watching!! And subscribing! It’s absolutely beautiful in the fall! You’ll have an awesome trip! Thanks, again! Happy trails!
The NCT sure does look a lot easier without all the snow! Great one, Tridudy! Makes me wanna get back out there to do the loop again. Keep on keeping on!
Thanks for watching!! Trust me, I was thinking about our time and how much easier the entire trip was... including making a fire after our miserable attempt! lol!
I've done this loop once. Last September. Parked in the same Upper River Road trail head and also went clockwise. I stayed in a different site ( I don't remember the number) but that area is full of such great ones. That is definitely one of my favorite backpacking spots and I would love to go back. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!! It is definitely a gem and the views are awesome! Definitely encourage you to get back and do it again!! Thanks, again! Happy trails!!
Watched this last night on the big television with the missus..... lovely video Mark...brought back a lot of memories of my own trip... i might have actually camped at 3B second night, it really is a beautiful view but a long way from the water 😄.... those puddin's looked delicious ... might have to get me some of them on my next trip😛😛 Think im going to do an overnighter on the 'Zirkel Circle' with some flyfishing thrown in... its up by Steamboat Co... that is when the darn weather sorts out whats its doing... its snowing today here !! anyhoo thanks for taking us along on your adventure with Danny it was great... atb Dave Mc
Thanks for watching, Dave!! And those "puddins" as you call them were indeed delicious!! I actually looked up "Zirkel Circle" and, Dave, that looks amazing! Hoping your winter weather takes a break so you can get out there and we can vicariously live through your Colorado adventures! Thank again, Dave!
Austere beauty. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!! And yes, the beauty, it’s absolutely fantastic!!
Sweet video! I’ve bikepacked the NCT on my mountain bike from Baldwin to Traverse City so I’ve rode the NCT section you hiked. This video makes me want to hike this loop during fall for the colors!
Thanks for watching!! I really dig this part of the state! A few years back I visited this loop in October, and as you are suggesting, the colors were absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend!
Thank you for a great time and memories Mark.
And thank you, Danny!!
The views are fantastic. Looks like a great time.
Thanks for watching! We were really blessed with great weather and an overall fantastic trip!
I'm uber jelly! This trail is definitely one I got on my bucket list! Thanks for exploring it and taking us along!
Thanks for watching, Glenn! Let me know if you need a guided tour 😉 I’d love to bring you along sometime! It’s a gem, and I know you’d love it!
Awesome 👌
Thanks for watching!! Such a beautiful place!
Nice video. One of my favorite places. Thinking of doing a hike and kayak trip this summer.
Thanks for watching, NTO!! I’ve often thought of doing the same thing!! Looking forward to you next adventures!
Looks like a good weekend hike! I’m putting this on my list. Only about 6 hours from me. Thanks for virtually taking me along!
PS - Danny seems like a good guy!
Thanks for watching!! I’m a bit jealous this is in your backyard!! I bet you get some good use on it! And yes, Danny is indeed, a good fella! FYI, just checked your channel and looks like I’m going to need to up my game with some of your tips!! Happy trails!
i do this trail twice almost every year. well over 2 dozen times in total. always enjoy watching videos of the loop. have found that eddington creek has the coldest water. one of these days, i am going to measure all of the stream temps.
Thanks for watching! It's such a great place... I really enjoy it here!! I'd be interested in what you find when you check the temps!! Happy trails!
Man, Mark. That’s a beautiful area. Good stuff and a lot of great views and camps along the Manistee! I could see sitting there enjoying my morning coffee.✌️
Thanks for watching, Hashtag! It’s one of the best spots around… and definitely a great place to enjoy the views with the coffee!
Thanks for sharing, heading up there next week! Was the site you stayed night 1 numbered?
Thanks for watching!! I hope you have a fantastic trip! So, the route that we took, before crossing the suspension bridge, there are no designated campsites, like there are on the Manistee River Trail (west side). There are several dispersed sites that you will come across, and that is one that we found for our first night. Happy trails!!
Thank you, I’m hoping to make it to that spot on my day one. Looks like it was a great site, love waking up to morning coffee on the river!
@sarahsoles7532 It’s a fantastic site! I hope you find it and have a great time!!
Where did you get the map in the beginning of the video?
Thanks for watching… I downloaded the map from the US Forest Service website: www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd493793.pdf
Fun to watch. I’ve been there several times. Best place to backpack in the lower peninsula 👍
Thanks for watching, Renae! It really is a fantastic place!!
Hey that's my brother! Beautiful views, looks like you had a great time!
Thanks for watching! And yes, we had a great time! Really enjoyed hanging out with Danny!