Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Miyagi, Rob Pelton "Krusty", Midwest Backpacker "Almost", Mark Goes Hiking, As the Crow Flies Hiking "Crow", and Backcountry Pilgrim as they
hike the Jordan River Pathway as part of the first leg of the Lower Michigan Triple Crown.
The Jordan River Pathway is an 18-mile (29 km) loop trail located in Michigan in Antrim County, next to the Jordan River and the Jordan River
hatchery. It includes Deadman’s Hill near U.S. Route 31 in Michigan at one end and Pinney Bridge forest campground at the opposite end.
One side of the loop in incorporated into the North Country Trail. The Jordan River was Michigan's first to be designated a Wild River (National Wild and Scenic Rivers System), unhindered by damming.
This scenic valley is well worth a trip in any season, however fall colors are noteworthy due to its rich hardwood forests. Its looped trail
system is mixed with moderate to rugged topography, providing excellent opportunities for hikers and backpackers. The full pathway is a good
two-day hike. Backpackers can stay at the Pinney Bridge State Campground, located near the trail's halfway point (dispersed camping is not allowed in the Jordan Valley). Hikers can conveniently start and end at the same place if completing a smaller loop or the whole trail.
This trail houses four different trailheads that allow access to the pathway, with the main trailhead located at Deadman’s Hill Overlook.
No biking is allowed on the Jordan Valley Pathway.
✏️ 📝 PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY 📝 ✏️
LEARN MORE ABOUT HIKING MICHIGAN WITH THESE GREAT BOOKS & MAPS
THE AFFILIATE LINKS HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
💗THANK YOU EVERYONE!💗
🔸🔸 MICHIGAN HIKING BOOKS 🔸🔸
📗 50 Hikes in Michigan
amzn.to/3nQPRpL
📗 Hiking Michigan (America's Best Day Hiking Series)
amzn.to/33iWw2A
📗 50 Hikes in Michigan: The Best Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Lower Peninsula
amzn.to/3to4nGK
🥾 EQUIPMENT CORNER 🥾
Here are some links to excellent equipment that I use to explore the backcountry.
If you've got questions, leave them in the comments below and I'll be sure to get back to you quick.
✅LIGHTING
🔦 Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅HYDRATION
💧Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
💧Evernew Water Bag - amzn.to/2Swxsk8
💧Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES / CRAMPONS
❄️ MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
❄️ Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
🧦 Alpaca Socks Made in USA - amzn.to/3ahHxdJ
🧦 Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
🧦 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
🥾 Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
🥾 KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot (comfortable to -10F) - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
🥾 Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
👕 Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
👖 Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
🧦 Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
🧤 Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
👕 Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
👖 Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
☕️ GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
🍳 TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
🥄 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
🔥 Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
🪓 Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
🪓 Silky GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 300mm amzn.to/37eK6eC
🪓 Agawa Canyon BOREAL21 Folding Bow Saw - amzn.to/2OoCDjQ
🔥 Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
🪑 Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
🪑 Camp Chair (budget) - amzn.to/2uaTSOs
🪑 Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
Join Miyagi, Rob Pelton "Krusty", Midwest Backpacker "Almost", Mark Goes Hiking, As the Crow Flies Hiking "Crow", and Backcountry Pilgrim as they
hike the Jordan River Pathway as part of the first leg of the Lower Michigan Triple Crown.
The Jordan River Pathway is an 18-mile (29 km) loop trail located in Michigan in Antrim County, next to the Jordan River and the Jordan River
hatchery. It includes Deadman’s Hill near U.S. Route 31 in Michigan at one end and Pinney Bridge forest campground at the opposite end.
One side of the loop in incorporated into the North Country Trail. The Jordan River was Michigan's first to be designated a Wild River (National Wild and Scenic Rivers System), unhindered by damming.
This scenic valley is well worth a trip in any season, however fall colors are noteworthy due to its rich hardwood forests. Its looped trail
system is mixed with moderate to rugged topography, providing excellent opportunities for hikers and backpackers. The full pathway is a good
two-day hike. Backpackers can stay at the Pinney Bridge State Campground, located near the trail's halfway point (dispersed camping is not allowed in the Jordan Valley). Hikers can conveniently start and end at the same place if completing a smaller loop or the whole trail.
This trail houses four different trailheads that allow access to the pathway, with the main trailhead located at Deadman’s Hill Overlook.
No biking is allowed on the Jordan Valley Pathway.
✏️ 📝 PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY 📝 ✏️
LEARN MORE ABOUT HIKING MICHIGAN WITH THESE GREAT BOOKS & MAPS
THE AFFILIATE LINKS HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
💗THANK YOU EVERYONE!💗
🔸🔸 MICHIGAN HIKING BOOKS 🔸🔸
📗 50 Hikes in Michigan
amzn.to/3nQPRpL
📗 Hiking Michigan (America's Best Day Hiking Series)
amzn.to/33iWw2A
📗 50 Hikes in Michigan: The Best Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Lower Peninsula
amzn.to/3to4nGK
🥾 EQUIPMENT CORNER 🥾
Here are some links to excellent equipment that I use to explore the backcountry.
If you've got questions, leave them in the comments below and I'll be sure to get back to you quick.
✅LIGHTING
🔦 Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅HYDRATION
💧Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
💧Evernew Water Bag - amzn.to/2Swxsk8
💧Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES / CRAMPONS
❄️ MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
❄️ Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
🧦 Alpaca Socks Made in USA - amzn.to/3ahHxdJ
🧦 Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
🧦 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
🥾 Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
🥾 KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot (comfortable to -10F) - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
🥾 Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
👕 Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
👖 Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
🧦 Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
🧤 Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
👕 Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
👖 Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
☕️ GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
🍳 TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
🥄 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
🔥 Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
🪓 Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
🪓 Silky GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 300mm amzn.to/37eK6eC
🪓 Agawa Canyon BOREAL21 Folding Bow Saw - amzn.to/2OoCDjQ
🔥 Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
🪑 Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
🪑 Camp Chair (budget) - amzn.to/2uaTSOs
🪑 Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
