Potawatomi TrailPinckney State Recreation Area
Trailhead Elevation: 888 ft.
Dec. 28 Hike In:
Distance: 6.94 mi.
Elevation Gain: 185 ft.
Start Time: 2:15pm
End Time: 4:45pm
Dec. 29 Hike Out:
Distance: 4.18 mi.
Elevation Gain: 208 ft.
Start Time: 8:40am
End Time: 10:18am
Trip Report:
Amazingly, it had been a whole year since I was able to get out the backpack to head to my favorite spots at Blind Lake. Last year I had the great adventure in 8 inches of snow and my first taste of snow camping. This year there would be no snow, at least not expected. When I set out on a Friday afternoon the temps were nearing 50 degrees and it was nearly perfect hiking weather. There was little-to-no precipitation in the forecast and it seemed the right time to hike. I even had bits of sun on the hike in. I brought along all of my usual winter gear and plenty of things to keep me warm overnight. For the hike in I wore just a tech short-sleeve and tech long-sleeve shirt with wind pants and that was more than enough. As I hiked in the temps did continuously drop from that nice 50 at the start. I was probably nearing low 30's when I finally hit camp.
