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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