Old 131 -> KTown -> Glacial Hills -> PTown -> Kipp Road -> Chandler Hills -> KTown -> Old 131 - gpx
Old 131 -> KTown -> Glacial Hills -> PTown -> Kipp Road -> Chandler Hills -> KTown -> Old 131 - kml
TM Short Loop - Cadillac -> Reed City -> Baldwin -> NCT -> Mesick -> Cadillac - gpx 10k points
TM Short Loop - Cadillac -> Reed City -> Baldwin -> NCT -> Mesick -> Cadillac - kml 10k points
TransMichigan
Friday, September 1, 2017
Sunday, November 16, 2014
UP Beginnings
Thanks to Chad Schut's cue sheets, I was finally able to track out the much anticipated Upper Peninsula section of the TM. Get ready for a big 2015... Who's in?
Sunday, July 27, 2014
2014 Tracks
These are the most current tracks, incorporating a fix to enroute through the town of Mesick. If you have any of the previous tracks with 'pre' in the file name, you'll want to snag these. All the track files have the appropriate P2P waypoints as well.
*** NOTE: The waypoint at the entrance to Wilderness State Park indicating a water hand pump is no longer relevant. At the current time (July 2014) there is no handle attached. This is the description from the waypoint table below:
Point to Point Route: White Cloud to Mackinaw City
Reed City to Reed City 'Loop'
Reed City to Reed City 'Short Loop'
*** NOTE: The waypoint at the entrance to Wilderness State Park indicating a water hand pump is no longer relevant. At the current time (July 2014) there is no handle attached. This is the description from the waypoint table below:
305.25 | MI-07-010 WATER | Water Pump |
Point to Point Route: White Cloud to Mackinaw City
Reed City to Reed City 'Loop'
Reed City to Reed City 'Short Loop'
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Additional 2014 Tracks
Hmm... Ok, I generally like loops and I suppose others do too... So, the track below is just that.
The Details-
At ~488 miles, the altered route skips thirty miles, fifteen miles of trail and fifteen miles of road, from White Cloud to 56th street of the point to point route. Instead, starting in Reed City, you'll begin heading west towards Baldwin, on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail. Just west of town, you'll pick up the P2P route and head north, all the way to Mackinaw City. From Mackinaw City, you'll head south on the North Central State Trail (Part 1 / Part 2) all the way to Gaylord. Then comes the unverified roadie section from Gaylord to Cadillac. Once in Cadillac, you'll pick up the White Pine Rail Trail and head south back to Reed City.
There is a large parking lot in Reed City, where the Pere Marquette and White Pine Rail Trails intersect. Park there. There is a motel, bar, party store, etc. all within walking distance.
2014 Loop Track
A shorter loop will still start in Reed City, but only go to Mesick on the P2P route, then roadie riding it to Cadillac to pick up the White Pine for the return to Reed City.
2014 Short Loop Track
The Details-
At ~488 miles, the altered route skips thirty miles, fifteen miles of trail and fifteen miles of road, from White Cloud to 56th street of the point to point route. Instead, starting in Reed City, you'll begin heading west towards Baldwin, on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail. Just west of town, you'll pick up the P2P route and head north, all the way to Mackinaw City. From Mackinaw City, you'll head south on the North Central State Trail (Part 1 / Part 2) all the way to Gaylord. Then comes the unverified roadie section from Gaylord to Cadillac. Once in Cadillac, you'll pick up the White Pine Rail Trail and head south back to Reed City.
There is a large parking lot in Reed City, where the Pere Marquette and White Pine Rail Trails intersect. Park there. There is a motel, bar, party store, etc. all within walking distance.
2014 Loop Track
A shorter loop will still start in Reed City, but only go to Mesick on the P2P route, then roadie riding it to Cadillac to pick up the White Pine for the return to Reed City.
2014 Short Loop Track
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Visual Vittles
Here's a repost of a May 16 -> 19, 2013 ride. I skipped some sections and abbreviated the ride, but it gives a good sampling of the terrain.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
2014 Course Info
Below is the preliminary track for the 2014 course. There could be some
slight changes, including a 13 mile reroute from the Old131 State
Forest Campground to Fife Lake, rejoining the original trail at M-186. A
final track and waypoint file will be available well in time for any spring
attempts.
2014 Track - Final with Waypoints
Waypoint File Legend / Notes - Waypoint designations refer to the official NCT map numbers. Mile markers are approximate. Points off course are accounted for as on course miles. At this time there are no mileage estimates for off course service deviations.
Profile
2014 Track - Final with Waypoints
Waypoint File Legend / Notes - Waypoint designations refer to the official NCT map numbers. Mile markers are approximate. Points off course are accounted for as on course miles. At this time there are no mileage estimates for off course service deviations.
Mile | Waypoint | Notes |
---|---|---|
0.00 | MI-04-000 WC START | White Cloud Campground |
3.60 | MI-04-001 M-20 TH | No Services |
22.00 | MI-04-002 NICHOLS LK CG | Off Route - East |
38.50 | MI-04-003 BOWMAN BRIDGE CG | Off Route - East |
39.00 | MI--04-004 56TH ST TH | No Services / Picnic Table |
47.25 | MI-04-005 TIMBER CREEK CG | Off Route - Camping/Pit Toilets/Water Pump |
60.75 | MI-04-006 STORE/BAR | Off Route - North |
60.75 | MI-04-007 RESTAURANT | Off Route - North |
61.00 | MI-04-008 PVT CG | On Route |
66.25 | MI-04-009 FREESOIL TH | No Services |
MI-05-000 FREESOIL TH | ||
68.50 | MI-05-001 BEARTRACK CG | Off Route - Northeast - Pit Toilets |
74.70 | MI-05-002 BIG-M TH | Off Route - East - Pit Toilets/Shelter |
80.75 | MI-05-003 UDELL TH | Pit Toilets/Water Pump/Picnic Tables |
84.60 | MI-05-004 BLACKSMITH BAYOU CG | Pit Toilets/Camping |
91.50 | MI-05-005 SAWDUST HOLE CG | Off Route - East - Pit Toilets |
91.50 | MI-05-006 TIPPY CG | Off Route - East - Pit Toilets/Camping/Water Pump |
105.00 | MI-05-007 MARILLA TH SPUR | |
106.10 | MI-05-008 MARILLA TH | Pit Toilets/Picnic Tables |
108.75 | MI-05-009 STORE | On Route |
109.90 | MI-05-010 NORTHERN EXPOSURE CG | Camping |
116.00 | MI-05-011 GAS STATION | Off Route - South |
116.00 | MI-05-012 MESICK | Off Route - Southwest - All Services |
133.50 | MI-05-013 BAXTER BRIDGE CG | Off Route - South - Camping/Water Pump/Pit Toilets |
142.75 | MI-05-014 OLD US 131 CG | Off Route - Southeast - Camping/Pit Toilets/Water Pump |
150.00 | MI-05-015 FIFE LAKE | Off Route - East - All Services |
159.00 | MI-06-000 SCHECKS PLACE CG | Camping/Water Pump/Pit Toilets |
172.25 | MI-06-001 GUERNSEY LAKE CG | Off Route - South - Camping/Water Pump/Pit Toilets |
182.50 | MI-06-002 KALKASKA | On Route - All Services |
191.00 | MI-06-003 ROADSIDE PARK | Off Route - North - Bathrooms/Water |
191.50 | MI-06-004 STORE | On Route |
196.25 | MI-06-005 PICKEREL LAKE CG | Off Route - West - Camping/Water Pump/Pit Toilets |
202.80 | MI-06-006 STORE | Off Route - West |
214.75 | MI-06-007 ALBA | Off Route - East - Store/Bar |
228.10 | MI-06-008 STORE | On Route |
228.30 | MI-06-009 RESTAURANT | On Route |
238.25 | MI-07-000 WATER | Non-Potable |
242.00 | MI-07-001 WATER | Non-Potable |
246.25 | MI-07-002 WATER | Non-Potable |
267.00 | MI-07-004 PETOSKEY | All Services |
270.00 | MI-07-005 PETOSKEY STATE PARK CG | Camping/Water Pump/Pit Toilets |
272.75 | MI-07-006 CONWAY | Water - Artesian Spring |
273.10 | MI-07-007 RESTAURANT | On Route - South |
275.00 | MI-07-008 KIPP ROAD TH | No Services |
282.00 | MI-07-009 WATER | Well Tap |
305.25 | MI-07-010 WATER | Water Pump |
310.75 | MI-07-011 WILDERNESS STATE PARK CG | Off Route - North - Camping/Pit Toilets/Water Pump |
315.00 | MI-07-012 STORE | Off Route - North |
323.24 | MI-07-013 MACKINAW CITY | All Services |
323.24 | MI-07-014 MC FINISH |
Profile
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Resources
Here's a list of some essential resources worth checking out. * items (plastic maps) are worth carrying while on course, however some resources may be erroneously stated. IE: stores closed. A gpx track and accurate resource waypoint file for cycling this course will be available soon.
Maps:
Official NCTA Maps - 4 -> 7 *
NCTA Promo Maps
NatGeo Manistee National Forest North / South *
GPX files:
Offical NCTA GIS/GPS Data
General Info:
NCTA Michigan Description
Gear / Camping Tips / Trail Etiquette:
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips
Allen and Mike's Backpackin' Book
Lighten Up!
Maps:
Official NCTA Maps - 4 -> 7 *
NCTA Promo Maps
NatGeo Manistee National Forest North / South *
GPX files:
Offical NCTA GIS/GPS Data
General Info:
NCTA Michigan Description
Gear / Camping Tips / Trail Etiquette:
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips
Allen and Mike's Backpackin' Book
Lighten Up!
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