Potawatomi Trail celebrates 50th anniversary with May 17 re-creation of Charter Day Hike
Contact: Barbara McCarter or Bobbi Audette, 734-426-4913 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815
Agency: Natural ResourcesMay 13, 2014
The Potawatomi Trail - also known as the "Poto" - turns 50 years old this year. The Boy Scouts of America invite the public to join in a re-creation of the original 8-mile Charter Day Hike on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. The trail is on the grounds of Pinckney State Recreation Area (in Livingston and Washtenaw counties).
Registration will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on both days at Camp Munhacke, 20120 Bartell Road in Gregory. Registration is $5 per person (credit, debit, cash and check will all be accepted). Hikes will depart from Camp Munhacke throughout the day as people register, and the last hike will leave at 4 p.m. Everyone who registers will receive a special 50th Anniversary Day Hiker 2014 patch. Spectators and participants can also purchase (for $30) a set of nine patches (five different designs), with all proceeds benefiting Boy Scout programs.
Originally designed and created in 1964 by the Boy Scouts of America, the Potawatomi Trail has evolved from its original 12 miles to the current 17 miles, according to Barbara McCarter, park supervisor at Pinckney State Recreation Area. "The amount of work and dedication that went into building the trail by its founding fathers is extraordinary," McCarter said.
The Poto is located on land that for centuries was a hunting and fishing area for Native Americans. An ancient Indian campsite used by the Potawatomi Indians in the spring and summer months exists near the trail, but the location is kept unpublished at the request of the Department of Natural Resources. The trail also crosses Portage Creek twice, which was a segment of an Indian canoe route that went west across the state to Lake Michigan.
Every year, the Poto continues to provide thousands of people with healthy, scenic recreation. The 17-mile looped trail offers challenging terrain for hikers, runners and bikers alike. In fact, many long-distance hikers use it for "shakedown" trips and to prepare for major hiking and camping events out West. Runners World magazine rated It as one of the Top 25 trails in the country.
Questions about the 50th anniversary celebration should be directed to Potawatomi Trail Committee members Dee Slate (734-368-8135) or Randy Beard (810-923-0811). For information about the trail, contact Pinckney State Recreation Area at 734-426-4913 or visit http://ift.tt/1opJJ59.
The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking "YES" for the $11 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches. The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($31 annual, $9 daily) at any state park or recreation area or (annual passes only) through the Michigan e-Store at http://ift.tt/R1TTav.
Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan's outdoor recreation and natural resources at http://ift.tt/R1TTaw.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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Contact: Barbara McCarter or Bobbi Audette, 734-426-4913 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815
Agency: Natural ResourcesMay 13, 2014
The Potawatomi Trail - also known as the "Poto" - turns 50 years old this year. The Boy Scouts of America invite the public to join in a re-creation of the original 8-mile Charter Day Hike on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. The trail is on the grounds of Pinckney State Recreation Area (in Livingston and Washtenaw counties).
Registration will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on both days at Camp Munhacke, 20120 Bartell Road in Gregory. Registration is $5 per person (credit, debit, cash and check will all be accepted). Hikes will depart from Camp Munhacke throughout the day as people register, and the last hike will leave at 4 p.m. Everyone who registers will receive a special 50th Anniversary Day Hiker 2014 patch. Spectators and participants can also purchase (for $30) a set of nine patches (five different designs), with all proceeds benefiting Boy Scout programs.
Originally designed and created in 1964 by the Boy Scouts of America, the Potawatomi Trail has evolved from its original 12 miles to the current 17 miles, according to Barbara McCarter, park supervisor at Pinckney State Recreation Area. "The amount of work and dedication that went into building the trail by its founding fathers is extraordinary," McCarter said.
The Poto is located on land that for centuries was a hunting and fishing area for Native Americans. An ancient Indian campsite used by the Potawatomi Indians in the spring and summer months exists near the trail, but the location is kept unpublished at the request of the Department of Natural Resources. The trail also crosses Portage Creek twice, which was a segment of an Indian canoe route that went west across the state to Lake Michigan.
Every year, the Poto continues to provide thousands of people with healthy, scenic recreation. The 17-mile looped trail offers challenging terrain for hikers, runners and bikers alike. In fact, many long-distance hikers use it for "shakedown" trips and to prepare for major hiking and camping events out West. Runners World magazine rated It as one of the Top 25 trails in the country.
Questions about the 50th anniversary celebration should be directed to Potawatomi Trail Committee members Dee Slate (734-368-8135) or Randy Beard (810-923-0811). For information about the trail, contact Pinckney State Recreation Area at 734-426-4913 or visit http://ift.tt/1opJJ59.
The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking "YES" for the $11 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches. The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($31 annual, $9 daily) at any state park or recreation area or (annual passes only) through the Michigan e-Store at http://ift.tt/R1TTav.
Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan's outdoor recreation and natural resources at http://ift.tt/R1TTaw.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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