Chief Noonday Chapter 15th Annual Shoe Year's Day Hike

Please join Chief Noonday Chapter on Friday, January 1st for the 15th Annual Shoe Year’s Day Hike! This 2 and/or 4 mile out-and-back hike is on natural surface (rain, snow or shine). Start and End Location: Long Lake Yankee Springs Recreation Area, 10370 Gun Lake Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. There will be signage along the road and volunteer parking attendants directing you to designated parking areas. Registration begins at 10:30 am Look for volunteers holding “Short hike” signs to register for 2-mile hike Look for volunteers holding “Long hike” signs to register for 4-mile hike Hikes will begin as groups form. Turn around as desired. Advise sweep when leaving group. Leashed pets are welcomed on the hike. Hot beverages, breakfast sandwiches and pastries will be available for purchase from the “River Road Food Truck.” A campfire will be going for warmth! New members who join Chief Noonday Chapter the day of hike will receive $10.00 towards their membership fee. Come out to help kick off the 2027 Hike 100 Challenge! Please email Jane Norton with questions [email protected] or call 269-808-7334. © 2026 North Country Trail Association The North Country Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The tax identification number is 38-2423480. View the state disclosure statement at northcountrytrail.org/transparency.