Fortune Bay Expeditionary Team

White Pine Trail Expedition

Leg 7 - 8 Mile Road to 11 Mile Road

Tuesday, 26 July 2003

Continue Hike 1226 EST

Team Members Present - Chuck Hayden

8 Mile Road to 11 mile Road

Maintained by: Michigan DNR

Visible Blazes: No. Linear Parkway, blazes not needed

Topography: 100% Flat

Map: Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer, DNR Map of White Pine Trail

Trail Surface: 100% Gravel

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Condition: Good to Average

Unique Features: Various open wetlands along trail

Leg Description: A little thunder and sparse lightening helped to make the walk a little shorter today. I am farther north, which makes the continued hiking a little more difficult to perform after work. The thunder cleared and only rumbled once as I started, but it rumbled for about 20 seconds. The rain was a sort of consistent, light, comfortable rain. The kind that continues for hours or days and creates a sharp but hazy visability. The leaves sound off with a light patter, and it all continues without changing.

It was a short walk (3.25 miles), but very enjoyable. It continues through wooded areas with many new homes dotting the travel. It follows roads for a short distance, then takes across a roadless area for about 1.9 miles. The rain made it a cool, but great walk. Ended at my mountain bike at 1312 hours.

Notes: None

Submitted by Pathfinder

Leg 7 Map A (230k)

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