Deadman's Hill (3.0 miles; d=3.90)
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Deadman's Hill (3-mile Loop) Hike Route Map
The approximate track of my hike at Deadman's Hill, following the 3-mile loop, as depicted a la Google Earth...
Deadman's Hill (3-mile Loop) Hike Route Map
The approximate track of my hike at Deadman's Hill, following the 3-mile loop...
We drove along the river before heading out...
The loop actually starts on top of Deadmans Hill...this short path leads up to the overlook.
The "Summit" of Deadman's Hill...I know, not much to look at...
My Hiking Partner...
Looking north up the Jordan River Valley from the overlook...
Deadman's Hill Pano
Our Target...The Jordan River, 400 feet below...
Another shot across the valley...
Jordan River Pathway Info...
...we have so few in Michigan...
What's in a Name?
Heading south along the ridge...
The view from the "south summit"
"South Summit" Pano
The trail quickly dives into the forest as you follow the ridge south...
It was a long, gradual descent to the valley floor...
This is the spot I went wrong earlier in the year...trail's a bit easier to follow now...
"What's this Daddy?" Alex liked this little plant, unfortunately I couldn't tell him what it was...
Through a glade of ferns...
3-Mile Loop Connector Path-Jordan River Pathway Junction
At the bottom of the hill the trail joins up with the North Country Trail (blue blaze).
The only view of Deadmans Hill from below...
Negotiating a narrow bit of trail...
