CND Half Marathon Hike, 13.1 miles, all in Kalamazoo County
Schedule
Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 07:45 am
UTC-04:00Location
Corner of 39th st and Baseline Rd (Hickory Corners) Kalamazoo County. | Hickory Corners, MI
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At 13.1 miles this is our longest group hike of the year, and mostly all in forested or on natural path terrain. It's is FREE and open to the public.
1. Parking and registration: MSU Robotic Dairy Farm (no longer operational), Hickory Corners, MI 49060 beginning at 7:45 am with hike at 8:00 am. LOCATION: 42.413103, -85.384939
2. At 39th and Baseline Rd, follow the “Chief Noonday Hike” signs for parking. Another option, for 2 more more people, is to leave a 2nd car at the end of hike (County Line Rd & Augusta Dr) then drive in an alternate car to the hike start.
3. This is a supported hike on a natural surface, from MI-1065.3 – MI-1078.3, and can be completed by running or walking.
4. This 13.1-mile hike all in Kalamazoo County. Shuttles will be provided throughout the day and at the end to take you back to your vehicle.
5. This beautiful section of NCT will include: forest, prairie, an overlook, wetlands, bridged creek and more.
6. Suggested equipment includes; cell phone, backpack, hat, weather appropriate clothing, snacks, water and extra socks.
7. You will receive a certificate upon completing the hike, and your miles will count toward the Chief Noonday 3 County Challenge
8. Your miles will also count toward the NCTA 2025 patch for 100 miles on the NCT.
9. Post-hike Event; The Dock of Bayview Restaurant, 12504 E “D” Ave, Richland, MI 49083
10. Please email Jane Norton with questions at [email protected] or you may call her at (269) 808-7334.
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Where is it happening?
Corner of 39th st and Baseline Rd (Hickory Corners) Kalamazoo County., 12345 E Baseline Rd, Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9752, United States,Hickory CornersEvent Location & Nearby Stays: