Today we hike 5 miles north in the Rouge River Game Area, enjoying stunning autumn colors and views along Spring Creek. We're quickly nearing our goal of 100 miles on the North Country Trail, less than 20 miles to go!

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Location: Rouge River State Game Area; Kent City, Michigan (NCT Portion, Between ~MI LP-391.5 and MI LP-389)

Weather: 70° F / 21.11° C, Cloudy

Difficulty: 3/5

Length: 5 miles / 8.05 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

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00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information

01:04 - The Hike Begins!

11:42 - Finding a Large Depression with Creek and Fallen Trees

27:33 - Missing Trail Turn Off

28:39 - Realizing I Missed the Trail

29:49 - Back on the Trail

41:17 - Lost the Trail a Bit, Over Fallen Logs, Creek Bed?

48:01 - Reaching Spring Creek

50:58 - Over Spring Creek

51:09 - Enjoying Views of Spring Creek

51:53 - Over a Log Near Spring Creek

53:12 - Alongside Spring Creek

57:55 - Back Over the Bridge

01:41:02 - Reaching the End of the Trail

01:41:09 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment!

01:41:15 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded October 18, 2025.

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Let's hike through Michigan's Heartland on the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail! This rail trail winds through rural Michigan from Greenville to Alma. This is another new trail for me and I invite you to explore it with me.

Location: Fred Meijer Heartland Trail; Greenville, Michigan

Weather: 72° F / 22.22° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 1/5

Length: 1.57 miles / 2.5 kilometers

Duration: 30 minutes

Explore the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: https://www.fredmeijerheartlandtrail.org/

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00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information

00:52 - The Hike Begins!

01:15 - Crossing Flat River

04:21 - Abandoned Railroad Depot/Station

05:19 - Open Pathway in Michigan Heartland

10:43 - Crossing Flat River Again, Beautiful Bridge

14:58 - Turning Around at Halfway

18:50 - Back Over Flat River

29:16 - Stunning Views of Flat River

30:43 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment!

30:49 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Filmed on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Filmed September 20, 2025.

Filmed by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com.

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Join me for a hike in the wilderness on the North Country Trail! Today, we are in the Rouge River State Game area in West Michigan hiking another 5 miles towards the 100 mile Challenge goal.

Location: Rouge River State Game Area; Kent City, Michigan

Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 3/5

Length: 5.2 miles / 8.37 kilometers

Duration: 1 hour, 41 minutes

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00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information

02:47 - The Hike Begins!

20:23 - Wrong Trail! Turn Around!

22:23 - Spring Creek

42:33 - Crossing a Clearing and Road

52:10 - Turning Around at Halfway

01:00:50 - Back Across the Road

01:06:17 - Narrow Bridge in the Woods

01:20:33 - Back Across Spring Creek

01:35:02 - Turning Around After Leaving the Trail

01:42:14 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment!

01:42:41 - GPS Recap and Review

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded September 27, 2025.

Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com.

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