Solo backpacking trip on Michigan's Manistee River Trail

So I decided to take a solo backpacking trip in Michigan. I've always wanted to do the Manistee River Trail loop and here was the opportunity. My original plan was to complete the loop with two nights but the terrain is fairly flat and I was able to complete the entire thing in an overnight. The manistee side is very pretty at spots but also very busy while the North Country Trail (NCT) side is also very pretty and quiet. I think I actually enjoyed the NCT side more because of how peaceful it was AND there was not much growth on the trees so the views were spectacular.

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