We got into the serious portion of the Trap Hills. This is probably the hilliest sustained section of the trail in Michigan.
Generally, the trail climbs and follow the edges of several segments of rocky escarpment. Occasionally the trail breaks out on bare rocks with awesome vistas.
This is all part of the Ottawa National Forest.
Treats include Northern Maidenhair fern,
A tiger swallowtail on a dandelion,
And my first turtle rescue of the year, a large painted turtle in the road.
And the double digits? I have fewer than 100 miles to go to complete this trek!
Miles today: 9.4. Total miles so far: 4721.7.
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4 comments:
Hard to believe that this scenery is in Michigan! Thank you so much for sharing. Are you east of the Porkies? I have hiked in the Porkies, but don't remember anything as rugged as this terrain.
Amazing views. Love that Maidenhair fern.
Charlee: "Ooh! There are butterflies on the trail?"
Chaplin: "Maybe we should take up hiking ..."
Ellie- yes, this is east of the Porkies. Definitely the most rugged terrain in MI.
Ann= It is an awesome place
C&C- the butterflies go wherever they want. Sometimes it is on the trail.
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