The hike will be an easy-to-moderate hike of 5.4 miles round trip.
Victoria Looy of the new Zion Cafe (1109 E. Wilcox in White Cloud 49349) will open on Saturday, October 16 for breakfast to our group from 7:45 - 8:45 AM. This will be a real treat to have breakfast together and then take a hike in God's creation. The cost will be $5 per person.
After breakfast we will drive less than a mile to the White Cloud Elementary School. The trailhead is at the west side of their parking lot. We will hike 2 miles west on a spur trail to the North Country Trail, then 0.7 mile south to echo drive. Then we will turn around to return on the same route. There is a beautiful bridge crossing over the White River for a rest stop in each direction. If anyone has trouble with the distance they can turn around early.
We estimate a return to the Elementary School at noon. The White Cloud City Park is across the street from the schools. For an optional after-glow we can bring our own lunches in coolers and eat at the picnic tables in the city park.
Please sign up at church this Sunday, October 10. Please check the box on the sign up sheet for whether you will be joining for breakfast or the hike only option. Let's get our Hike on, church family!
Your Reaching In Team