Queer Lakeshore Day Hike - Michigan
April 27, 2024 — 10:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Rain date: May 4, 2024
Last day to register: April 24, 2024
Join TVOP Krista on an amazing day hike in Michigan! An often overlooked gem, we'll follow a hiking trail that loops through a hilly and leafy ridge with beautiful views of both Lake Michigan and Big Glen Lake. With scenic overlooks and fun, but not challenging, terrain changes, this trail has so much to offer for new and experienced hikers alike. This trail tends to get busy in the summer, so this is an excellent time to experience one of the best trails in the region and have an intimate moment with nature before the crowds come.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Glen Arbor area, MI
(Odawa lands)
Parking: Gravel lot with pit toilet
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: April 27, 2024
Hike: 4.8 mi, 692ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale + National Parks Pass required for vehicle entry (parking free with NP Pass). Krista can carpool up to four additional persons, reach out to Krista to snag a spot!
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Bring water, good shoes, and a windproof layer for the higher elevation/more exposed sections of the trail.
We may grab lunch/snacks at the scenic overlook so feel free to bring something nice to eat while we enjoy the view!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in an event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
