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Apr 13, 2014 at 7:55 am #2092466
Yep, definitely lots of dry socks :-)
Apr 13, 2014 at 3:24 pm #2092612Dean,
Here is a photo taken out the back of my house a few minutes again, its combined snow melt and rain yesterday.
Apr 13, 2014 at 5:18 pm #2092648I went for a day hike back on Tuesday at a local park, it looked quite similar to your picture. I would imagine that your ground is still frozen a bit further down. Are you hearing any spring peepers yet? Hit about 78 here today, it was great!
Dean
Apr 13, 2014 at 6:07 pm #2092673It hit 74f today, plenty of wildlife around now.
I read somewhere last week that the ground is frozen to 5feet.Apr 14, 2014 at 7:11 am #2092769The following is as of 14April2014, 1000hrs.
River water level information ABOVE the dam and hiking trails.
http://www.weatherforyou.com/reports/index.php?config=&forecast=riversobs&gauge=MSKM4River water level information BELOW the dam and hiking trails.
River water level information BELOW the dam and hiking trails.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=grrRed Bridge Weather Forecast for the week of the 14th of April
http://www.findlocalweather.com/pinpoint/us/mi/red+bridge+lookout+tower/current702984.htmlManistee, Michigan, United States (49660)Weather Forecast first half of the week 21st…
http://www.weatherforyou.com/reports/index.php?config=&forecast=zandh&pands=manistee%2C+mi&Submit=Get+WeatherApr 14, 2014 at 8:16 am #2092793Thanks Ken for that,
We might need to pick a different location.
Apr 15, 2014 at 10:53 am #2093240NOAA reports that all-time record flood levels will occur on the Manistee. Depending on how far down Hodenpyl was drawn down this winter, it will remain to be seen how levels below the dam will play out. The MRT side could be very boggy.
Different locations-The Jordan RP may not be any better, that valley could also be extremely wet. High Country/Shingle area perhaps? Maybe something on the sandy coast, Sleeping Bear or Nordhouse? Canoeing instead?
Maybe we could reevaluate by this Sat.
Dean
Apr 15, 2014 at 11:29 am #2093267Hi Dean,
Lets look at the conditions on Sunday and make a call on a new location.
The High Country Pathway could be an optiopn also.
I really wish Michigan had decent Mountains.
Apr 20, 2014 at 2:46 pm #2094807Folks,
We may need to look at a fall back plan if the MRT is still flooded.
What do folk think?
Apr 20, 2014 at 3:13 pm #2094811Hoist Lakes, Shingle Mill/High Country? I'm thinking that if the MRT is a washout it's likely the JRP would be pretty boggy also, especially the north half. The Manitous aren't open yet. Sleeping Bear? Any one else have some ideas?
Apr 20, 2014 at 3:18 pm #2094813The High Country could be an option.
I was flying from Chicago to Saginaw today and could see a lot
of flooding.Apr 20, 2014 at 4:21 pm #2094819I'm looking around online and it appears that flood waters are receding or have already. Waters are below flood stage in Sherman but levels are still classified as 'Near Flooding'. We would be much closer to Mesick than Sherman
I'm wondering if this is because the MRT is downstream of the Hodenpyl Dam?
The gauge in Wellston (just south) is also below flood stage.I went for a little wander last night on a portion of the Midland-Mackinac trail that was under water a few days ago. It was surprisingly muck free and I wound up sleeping out there. I know that it is a completely different watershed but it was confidence inspiring.
EDIT*- Just noticed my picture is useless, – it is supposed to show that there is no flooding reported on the Manistee river @ Hopendyl Dam, the north end of the MRT.
Apr 20, 2014 at 4:30 pm #2094820Hi Kyle,
Thats good to know.
I am not too worried about camping on the MRT as a lot
of the sites are high up, but a lot of the trail is very close to the river.Fingers crossed it will be fine for next weekend.
Apr 21, 2014 at 5:40 pm #2095100Folks,
Can whoever is still up for going let me know.
Cheers,
Stephen
Apr 21, 2014 at 8:57 pm #2095157Sounds like fun to me, I sent you a PM with my contact info.
Apr 22, 2014 at 7:31 am #2095221It's on my calendar and I'd really like to go… BUT I'm not a winter camper and I'm a total weenie about the cold. They're forecasting below freezing temps for Saturday night. If that improves, I'm in. Otherwise, I'm on the fence…
Apr 22, 2014 at 7:47 am #2095223Hi Sumi,
Thats no bother at all, I personally love the cold as it keeps the bugs at bay.
Hopefully will see you this weekend,
Stephen
Apr 22, 2014 at 8:34 am #2095239Folks,
I have emails for Sumi and Kyle already, can anyone else who is interested PM me yours, it will make for easier organisation.
Apr 22, 2014 at 2:06 pm #2095342I will not be able to make it.
For some reason it won't let me pm you back.
Apr 22, 2014 at 3:03 pm #2095362Hi Andy,
We might see you next time :-)
Apr 22, 2014 at 3:22 pm #2095368Like Sumi, I'm on the fence because of the forcasted low temps. I don't do well with the cold ( poor circulation from heart issues, I'm always cold unless it's 60 degrees or more ). Hopefully it will warm up a bit.
Apr 22, 2014 at 3:40 pm #2095369Hi Nathan,
The forecast is down to freezing at the weekend, but could easily warm up, as I take the forecast with a pinch of salt.
Thats a shame you are restricted to warm weather outings.
Hope to see you their.
Stephen
Apr 23, 2014 at 6:36 am #2095510Forecast is improving! :)
Apr 23, 2014 at 6:52 am #2095515It sure is :-)
Apr 24, 2014 at 1:05 pm #2095994Folks,
If anyone else is intersted drop me a PM.
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