Hike 3

Starting point—Algoma
Ending point— Algoma
Distance—2.5 miles
Cumulative Distance—25.5 miles

The weather was warm—almost 30 degrees—which compared to the negatives we had just a few days ago, it felt great to get out and hike.  Technically, it was more of a walk, since our adventure today brought us from the northern edge of Algoma's city limits to the "heart" of the beautiful city.  Regardless, it felt great to get back out on the trail!

Unlike our previous trips, we took only one car up and planned on doing a "loop" through the city.  We left the car by a ice skating rink by a park on Division St.  We walked up through the city and then the Anahpee State Trail, to get to the point we last saw in October.

From there, we followed the "official" path back into town passing and reading the history of Algoma and seeing the many sights including old lumber mills, Von Stiehl Winery, and our first official view of Lake Michigan from the IAT.  We took the boardwalk trail that runs along the harbor, and Kerry found a playground in the park along the lake.

 Someone in snowshoes broke a path for us along the boardwalk. However, by the split of 42, the path was covered in snow, and our wants turned to delicious hot chocolate.  

 

Kerry had found a place going through Algoma one time for work.  We left the trail and walked up "downtown" Algoma to Caffe Tiazo, where we ordered hot chocolate and enjoyed a great drink to end our hiking for the day.  

All said and done, it was a great day to go for a hike through Algoma.  We look forward to our next chance to get back on the trail... snow or not!!

Happy Hiking!!!!!

~Dave

The Next Hike

February is now here.  Cabin fever may not have set in yet, but with work as crazy as it has been for us, we are ready to get out and do some hiking, even though snow storm "Conner" just blew through.

Luckily for us, the city of Algoma is our next section.  This likely means a stop at von Steihl winery, to "warm up" while we go for a hike in the snow. 

I'm figuring about 3 miles or so of trail, but I don't see us driving both vehicles up there, so maybe it will be a 5.5 to 6 mile loop.  We ended our last treck at County Road M. 

I guess we will see what the weather brings for the next 2 Saturdays, and see if we can get one of them to work.

~Dave