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Grand Traverse Hiking Club
A Chapter of the North Country Trail Association



Next Meeting Tuesday Jan 31 at 7 PM........All meetings held at Boardman River Nature Center (1450 Cass Road) unless otherwise noted........Next Meeting Tuesday Jan 31 at 7 PM....


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Last update - Jan. 21, 2012




Trail Range

This Chapter is responsible for developing and maintaining the North Country National Scenic Trail in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Wexford and Manistee Counties including parts of the Pere Marquette State Forest.

 

For trail notes and directions to the various trail head locations in our range, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

 

Trail Brochures

For our multi-page brochures, PLEASE CLICK HERE.



About the Grand Traverse Hiking Club

The Grand Traverse Hiking Club is a North Country Trail Association (NCTA) Chapter, comprised of a small group of outdoor enthusiasts located in and around the Traverse City, Michigan area.

Regular meetings are held monthly throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring months. Several additional outdoor events and outings are also conducted throughout the year (see Upcoming Events link).
To support and become a member of the Grand Traverse Hiking Club, contact:

John Heiam - Phone 231.938.9655


Chapter Contacts

2011/2012 Board Officers and Committees

OFFICERS Committees

President
John Heiam

Phone 231.938.9655
Email: johnheiam@charter.net

Administrative Trails Coordinator:

Arlen Matson 

Phone. 231.941.4152
Email: acmatson@sbcglobal.net

Program Chairperson:

Kim Steffes

Phone 231.938.0743

Email:  steffes@chartermi.net

Field Trails Coordinator:

Dick Naperala

Phone 231.223.7903
Email: napperri@yahoo.com

Secretary
Bette Jackson
Phone 231.933.0959

Email: jacksonbette@gmail.com

Adopt-a-Trail Coordinator
Betsy Duede
Phone 231.946.4524

Email: stevebetsyduede98@charter.net

Treasurer

Darlene Warren
Phone
(231) 223-9818
Email: darwarren@aol.com

Publicity/Promotional Brochure

Email:

Adviser

Mike Schaeffer
Phone 231.947.9379

Email: chiefrat@charter.net

Tool Trailer Supervisor

Email:

Newsletter

Marilyn Hoogstraten

Phone 231.631.3561
Email: hoogstraten@charter.net

Web Page

Brian Cox

Phone 231-883-3722
Email: tcbrian@chartermi.net



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