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Benjamin Hikes ASMR

Enjoy the calming sounds of nature wash over you as you listen to the crunch of gravel underfoot, the wind whisper through the trees, or the songs of birds in the branches.

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00:23:41

Exploring ROLLING THUNDER

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/11/01

Welcome to ROLLING THUNDER! Today, we explore Alan G. Davis Park in Greenville, MI for the first time. Let's just wander and discover a new trail, this one with a really cool name!Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, MichiganWeather: 60° F / 15.56° C, CloudyDifficulty: 2/5Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometersDuration: 24 minutesExplore Greenville, MI's Alan G. Davis Park:

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01:41:15

Fall Colors Along SPRING CREEK NCT HIKE 100

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/10/25

Today we hike 5 miles north in the Rouge River Game Area, enjoying stunning autumn colors and views along Spring Creek. We're quickly nearing our goal of 100 miles on the North Country Trail, less than 20 miles to go!Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist:

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00:30:49

EXPLORING the Fred Meijer HEARTLAND Trail

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/10/18

Let's hike through Michigan's Heartland on the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail! This rail trail winds through rural Michigan from Greenville to Alma. This is another new trail for me and I invite you to explore it with me.Location: Fred Meijer Heartland Trail; Greenville, MichiganWeather: 72° F / 22.22° C, SunnyDifficulty: 1/5Length: 1.57 miles / 2.5 kilometersDuration: 30 minutesExplore the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: https://www.fredmeijerheartlandtrail.org/Romans 1:20 - "For his

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01:42:41

NCT 100 WILDERNESS Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/10/11

Join me for a hike in the wilderness on the North Country Trail! Today, we are in the Rouge River State Game area in West Michigan hiking another 5 miles towards the 100 mile Challenge goal.Location: Rouge River State Game Area; Kent City, MichiganWeather: 75° F / 23.9° C, SunnyDifficulty: 3/5Length: 5.2 miles / 8.37 kilometersDuration: 1 hour, 41 minutesJoin the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025

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00:31:49

ALL NEW TRAIL Fred Meijer Flat River Trail

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/10/04

Welcome to another West Michigan rail trail! Today, we enjoy an early autumn hike along the banks of the Flat River on the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail! I've never hiked this trail, so let's explore together.Location: Fred Meijer Flat River Trail; Greenville, MichiganWeather: 72° F / 22.22° C, SunnyDifficulty: 1/5Length: 1.56 miles / 2.5 kilometersDuration: 31 minutesExplore the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail: https://fmrvrt.org/Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his

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02:20:16

This Trail is Only Open ONE DAY A YEAR! NCT Hike 100...

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/09/27

Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we hike a very special portion, so special that pedestrians can only hike it once a year, on Labor Day! If you're from Michigan, you may already know the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge! This suspension bridge, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, connects Michigan's two peninsulas and carries the North Country Trail across the Straights of Mackinac.Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge:

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00:12:49

WANDERING at Grand Rapids’ Aman Park

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/09/20

Some parks have amazing trail loops, but the loops do not start near each other. On today's hike, we enjoy a walk between a few of the larger loop systems and just explore. I didn't track my distance or route, but just enjoyed the hike. Let's hike together!Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, MichiganWeather: 75° F / 23.9° C, SunnyDifficulty: 2/5Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Parks/Aman-ParkRomans 1:20 - "For his

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01:40:36

TWO Trails on ONE Hike! NCT HIKE 100 Challenge

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/09/13

We're back on the North Country Trail AND the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail! The NCT joins the White Pine Trail in Rockford and splits in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Today, we begin at that split in Cedar Springs and hike south, gaining another 5 miles towards our Hike 100 Challenge goal of 100 miles.Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in

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00:27:42

PRIVATE HIKE at Aman Park, Blue Loop

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/09/06

The Blue Loop at Aman Park is a wonderfully quiet and private hike! The simple loop was fun and peaceful, but watch out for the steep hill near the end!Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, MichiganWeather: 75° F / 23.9° C, SunnyDifficulty: 3/5Length: 1.2 miles / 1.93 kilometersDuration: 27 minutesExplore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Parks/Aman-ParkRomans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature,

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01:41:14

ELEVATION on the North Country Trail, Hike 100 Challenge

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/08/30

Another 5 miles on the Hike 100 Challenge! We've completed 60% of the challenge! Today, we hike a difficult portion of the North Country Trail in Yankee Springs Recreation Area/Barry State Game Area. The trail was incredibly overgrown, with some obstacles, and I was quite sore from another hike, but we enjoyed the sights and finished the hike.Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of

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00:23:59

HIKING Alongside SAND CREEK, Aman Park

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/08/23

Welcome to Sand Creek in Grand Rapids' Aman Park! This trail was a challenge, but is was an interesting trek along the banks of Sand Creek. Sand Creek offers great views, the peaceful sound of rushing waters, and a bit of the challenge of stumbling through a distant jungle. At times it felt like an adventure through the Amazon!Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, MichiganWeather: 75° F / 23.9° C, SunnyDifficulty: 4/5Length: 1 miles / 1.45 kilometersDuration: 24 minutesExplore Grand Rapids,

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01:40:20

NCT through Yankee Springs, HIKE 100 Challenge

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/08/16

Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we're hike 5 more miles on the NCT in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Barry State Game Area with over 20,000 acres of total recreation, hiking, and exploration. This was a great and fairly simple hike. We've completed 55 miles towards our 100 mile HIKE 100 Challenge goal!Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT

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00:22:43

MONUMENTS at Aman Park, Orange Loop

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/08/09

We're back at Aman Park to hike the trails we missed last winter! Today, we find the Sweet's Monument, a dedication of Aman Park, and Jacob Aman's grave who has become the namesake of Aman Park after donating much of this land for public recreation.Location: Aman Park; Grand Rapids, MichiganWeather: 75° F / 23.9° C, SunnyDifficulty: 2/5Length: 0.9 miles / 1.45 kilometersDuration: 20 minutesExplore Grand Rapids, Michigan's Aman Park: {Link to Park}Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible

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00:27:20

HIKING STAIRS at Marshall Memorial Park

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/08/02

Welcome to Marshall Memorial Park in Newaygo, MI! This simple park is hiding a beautiful trail, but watch out! There are a LOT of stairs. The views and peaceful creek vistas are worth it though. Marshall Memorial Park is named in honor of Michigan State Trooper Kevin M. Marshall who gave his life in the line of duty and served the people of Newaygo. You can see a statue depicting Trooper Marshall in the flower garden at the front of the park.Location: Marshall Memorial Park; Newaygo,

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01:43:15

50 MILES COMPLETE on the NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/07/26

We're finishing HALF of the 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge! Today, we begin our hike at Newaygo, MI's Croton Dam, hiking away from the Muskegon River before turning around. The trail was quite overgrown, but while hiking I met a volunteer working diligently to clear it. Thank you volunteers!Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be

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01:02:28

Getting LOST in the HUNGER GAMES

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/07/23

Today, I get lost in the arena of the Hunger Games! Seriously though, this was my most difficult hike in a woods very similar to that of the first Hunger Games novel and movie. Lots of tripping hazards, lots of elevation, the expert loop isn't for the faint of heart.Location: Merrell Trail; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 75° F / 23.9° C, SunnyDifficulty: 4/5Length: 3.08 miles / 4.96 kilometersDuration: 1 hour, 4 minutesExplore Rockford's Merrell Trail: https://www.wmmba.org/trailsRomans 1:20 -

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00:13:40

How Easy is the BEGINNER Loop on Merrell Trail??

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/07/19

Another quick and easy hike on Merrell Trail's Beginner Loop! There are some obstacles and elevation change, and watch out for the mountain bikers!Location: Merrell Trail; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 72° F / 22.22° C, SunnyDifficulty: 3/5Length: 0.71 miles / 1.14 kilometersDuration: 13 minutesExplore Rockford's Merrell Trail: https://www.wmmba.org/trailsRomans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the

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00:14:37

Saul Lake Bog Trail and STUNNING BOG Views!

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/07/16

We're finally hiking near the BOG at Saul Lake BOG! This unique ecosystems is stunning and we have a great view from an elevated boardwalk. Additionally, we'll hike through small portions of prairie and woods. Let's hike the bog!Location: Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 79 ° F / 26.11° C, SunnyDifficulty: 3/5Length: 0.6 miles / 0.97 kilometersDuration: 15 minutesExplore The Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve:

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01:44:45

DO NOT REPEAT THIS HIKE, North Country Trail HIKE100

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/07/12

Today we take a hike you shouldn't copy. I hiked another 5 miles towards the NCT HIKE 100 Challenge (for a total of 45 miles completed) in the Mackinaw State Forest in Boyne Falls, Michigan. Due to a recent devasting ice storm, the trail conditions were dangerous. Thankfully I made it out, but please do not repeat my mistake. Of course, enjoy this video of my mistakes from the comfort of home.Learn More About the Ice Storm Recovery and Help:

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00:18:22

EASY SHADY Summer Forest Hike, Saul Lake BOG

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/07/09

Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve again! We're hiking the Forest loop third of the property and see our first beautiful view of the Bog! Although there are some obstacles (sticks and roots), this was another fast and fairly easy hike.Location: Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 79 ° F / 26.11° C, SunnyDifficulty: 3/5Length: 0.8 miles / 1.29 kilometersDuration: 18 minutesExplore The Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve:

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