Monday, December 09, 2013

WeMOG hike for Wed. 12/11/2013

Hike Nordhouse Dunes
Wednesday, December 11
1:00

Nordhouse Dunes is between Ludington and Manistee at Lake Michigan.  If not too windy, we will hike the ridge trail overlooking Lake Michigan.  If too windy, we will
stay on the more sheltered wooded trails.  The hike will take about
 2 1/2 hours. Trail is uneven and moderately hilly.

Car Pool - 10:30 at Russ' on Holton Road, soouthwest corner of the parking lot.
Hike begins by 1:00 at the Nurnberg Trailhead.
Coffee and sustenance at Big Boy on U.S. 10/31, east of Ludington following the hike.
Cancellation or weather related change of plans by 8:00 a.m.

Directions - Take U.S. 31 North to the Ludington exit and turn right (east). Go about 2 miles to Stiles Road (light) and turn left (north).  Go 8.6 miles to Townline Rd and turn right (east).  Go 1/2 mile to Quarterline Rd. and turn left (north). Go 1.5 mi. to Nurnburg Road and turn right (west).  Go 6.5 miles to the trail head. 
 With the leaves down, the views from the ridge are spectacular.

Note: Nordhouse Dunes is the only Federally designated wilderness area in the lower peninsula.
Call or email me with questions:My phone: 231-421-4409 My E-address EyeOnMuskegon@gmail.com


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