Today was an absolutely beautiful day for a walk, and this might have been the most pleasant section yet. But while the walk was only ten miles, I really felt drained and exhausted. The only difference I can think of is that, because of the cooler temps, I’m drinking less water and thus walking around with 3-4 more pounds of water for a longer period of time.

I started in Ypsilanti, walking through town and eventually out to the Huron River. If you don’t mind missing football, I highly recommend walking during the Michigan game. Car and pedestrian traffic were both very light, making for a serene day.

Some architectural views on the way out of town.

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And small scenes of nature.

This…dam? was really dramatic and unexpected.

This section of the Iron Belle is the same as the Huron River Greenway Border-to-Border Trail (B2B): “a non-motorized pathway that connects cities, parks, and many destinations throughout Washtenaw County. More than 40 miles of trail exist as a part of the B2B today, with 70 more miles planned. The B2B is the product of an ongoing collaboration of communities and organizations who are dedicated to safe, accessible, shared-use, non-motorized recreation and transportation.”

Here’s a detailed map of the master plan for the trail.

The signage is really well-done and helpful.

Some sculpture-enjoying at the end of the hike.

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