Hike, Pot-luck, and Hike Picnic - Jun 11, 2011

I think a nice summer idea would be to have a pot-luck at the beach.  There are nice trails and a nice beach at North Beach Park in Spring Lake at North Ottawa Dunes.  Please bring a passing dish, maybe in a cooler.  It doesn't really matter what people bring, because I have found that it always works out. :)

We'll meet at 10:00 and hike around for a couple of hours an then back for lunch.  Of course people can show up at any time.  Bring a lawn chair too for hanging out at the beach.  The south section of the pavillion is available first-come, first-serve, so hopefully we will get it.


Directions
North Ottawa Dunes is located in Spring Lake Township and the City of Ferrysburg. From US 31, take the Ferrysburg exit and go west on 3rd Street to North Shore Drive. Turn west on North Shore Drive and travel about 1 mile to the City of Ferrysburg’s Coast Guard Park. Enter Coast Guard Park and look for the North Ottawa Dunes trail head.

RECOMMENDED READING

The Complete Guide to Michigan Sand Dunes

Fifty Hikes in Lower Michigan: The Best Walks, Hikes and Backpacks from Sleeping Bear Dunes


North Ottawa Dunes Trail Map