Norwich Bluff, day II

Day II of the Norwich Bluff adventure weekend.

Oh dear, it did get chilly last night and was about 26
when we got up Sunday morning.

But its another gorgeous morning at the Norwich Bluff.

Sandy warms her hands.  My paws were just fine.

Fall camping is the best!

Older mutts love to rub their snouts after breakfast kibble.

We hiked back up the bluff and stopped at the 1st mine entrance.

 

Working at a mine in wilderness in the 1850's was tough.

We'll see many, many, mine shafts today,
on this Norwich Mine interpretive trail.

The interpretive trail up here was in rough shape.
We might ask the FS about clearing them.

They did have many information signs like this one.

Do you want me to check it out?  I'm fearless (sometimes).

What color is this trail?

Says, this used to be a dry valley but a series of dams were built
 to store water for mine operations.

These are mill stamps.  They are part of a mill to crush the ore.

Yet another shaft.
Many more Norwich Mine shafts were not seen today.

After checking out the interpretive trail, we drove down
 to the Whiskey Hollow trail head to hike the spur trail.

We also stopped by the north side of Norwich Bluff,
 to check the service road out.

And after that, we drove over to check out the Cascade Falls trail.

We hadn't been here in years and didn't remember much about it.

If you go, we recommend the Bluff Loop.

Typical of the Trap Hills, there are many good overlooks.

Freinds ask us, "is Michigan flat?"

Parts of the trail are in dire need of clearing and
blazing but other areas are easy to follow.

One more view of Whiskey Hollow trail head.
No maintenance required.....