March 2nd: SE MI dayhike

“Okay. Then we hike on March 2nd. Let's start at noon for the churchgoers and late sleepers - and those sending girlfriends back to Wisconsin. Ahem.

Pontiac Lake seemed like a possibility from the other thread. Other suggestions are welcome.”

“Might I say anowshoe backpacking for that weekend!

I know I am going to be snowshoe backpacking this weekend in Manistee National lots of good snow to pack in!

8)”

“Dayhike - I'm in... barring a significant hangover. lol

Snowshoe backpacking - I'm out. Gotta go to a 30th bday for two friends that weekend.”

“March third, the calendar is marked.”

“That's March 2nd. I'm becoming hopeless with dates.”

“For camping the night before for sure but going to have to try to fit my nephew's first b-day party and the hike in...maybe go to my sister's AFTER the hike and bring good gifts so she is not too upset? I'm in!”

“I don't know where Pontiac Lake is...are there directions posted some place?”

“I'm in for a dayhike.

Wolfeyes, Pontiac Lk. is just west of Pontiac N, off m-59.”

“I'm in too.”

“Here's the good thread, AG.”

“Hi guys!

We never made a decision about where to hike. So, I'll make one. Pointe Mouillee has about a foot of snow on the ground right now. Lake Erie is completely frozen. The winds would bite just terribly. Anyone up for a flatland hike through the bitter elements? I'm thinking seven to ten miles.

Mike”

“Oh sure, coming home an icicle sounds fun!”

“Awesome! Snowshoes required? I'm in!!!!


I love you RL! You always come up with fantastic plans.* Tell us how to get there.








*No need to get all in a tizzy, I love him like a brother...Geez.”

“Dudes! It's snowing like a mad fiend again. I can't see the other side of the lake. The winter seems to be balancing out. We've only had extremely cold temperatures so far. Now we are getting the regular heavy snows. Nice balanced diet of winter.”

“Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Hike

Directions:

Take Telegraph Rd. or the Southfield Freeway (M-39) South to I-75 South. Exit at South Huron River Drive in South Rockwood. Take S. Huron River Drive east to Jefferson/US Turnpike. Take a right. Cross the mouth of the Huron River and start looking for a small access road to the left within a quarter mile. There is a small parking area here.

Notes: Be sure not to speed once you leave I-75. This is a notorious speed trap area. When it says 25 MPH, drive it. Also, wear warm clothes. There are not many trees and the winds off the lake can be constant and brutal. Snowshoes and skis would be a good idea if temperatures stay below freezing.

It's a Downriver thing!
rl”

“Snowshoeing has been good this year in Michigan and I can't wait to go snowshoe in Hoist Lakes.

I hope you guys have fun on your day hike.

8)”

“RL - Perfect location. I'm so there.”