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March 24, 2016
Contact: Kelly Kinser, 989-732-5485
Portion of the High Country Pathway will temporarily be rerouted for bridge project over Black River
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that a portion of the High Country Pathway will temporarily be rerouted to allow for the evaluation and eventual repairs to the bridge over the Black River. The river crossing is located in northeastern Otsego County between Town Corner Lake Campground and the Montmorency County line. A reopening date is unknown at this time.
The foot bridge was found in disrepair since it was last inspected and was closed to protect the welfare of the hiking public. The detour utilizes portions of Tin Shanty Bridge and Sawdust Pile roads. Pathway users are allowed to ford the river if they choose, but it is not recommended due to the unpredictability and instability of the river. The detour is approximately 3.7 miles long and the approximate length of the pathway between road access points is 3.9 miles. Campers and hikers should note the spur trail to Town Corner Lake Campground (which is located off the pathway north of the bridge that's being rerouted) will remain open.
“We ask the public to respect the temporary closure and utilize the detour as we assess the condition of the bridge and determine a long-term fix,” said DNR recreation trails specialist Paige Perry. “We hope that since the detour is about the same length as the rerouted segment of pathway, users will enjoy the temporary change of scenery.”
A map of the pathway detour and other information regarding other nonmotorized trail opportunities in Michigan can be found on the DNR’s website at www.michigan.gov/dnrtrails.
For more information, contact Kelly Kinser at kinserk@michigan.gov or 989-732-5485.
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/Editors’ note: An accompanying map outlining the temporary High Country Pathway detour is available below for download./
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