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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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01:39:56

2025 NCT HIKE 100, Part 1 | Miles 1-5 | The Challenge...

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/02/19

Today we begin our first challenge, the North Country Trail HIKE100! Our goal: hike 100 miles on the North Country Trail in 2025. This challenge will be divided across several videos throughout the year. Today, I hike 5 miles towards our goal starting near downtown Rockford, MI and hiking north (from about NCT MI-965 to about MI-962.5 and back).Join me on this challenge!Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All

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00:08:41

Unwind. Experience. Discover.

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/02/15

Today I make a rare appearance in front of the microphone to share a bit more about my channel, my purpose, goals, and dreams! THANK YOU for your continued support and subscriptions. The larger our community grows the more exotic and varied locations we can hike together!I'll be back on the trail for our first CHALLENGE in the next episode! Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: Instagram:

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01:09:45

5K Loop at Coffee Creek Preserve, Windy Winter Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/02/12

My first hike in Indiana! I explore and hike Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana. This preserve protects 157 acres of wetlands and the 5K loop offers a sample of all that Coffee Creek offers. Today we'll hike over woodland paths, stunning bridges, meandering boardwalks, and lake vistas. Location: Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton, Indiana Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Windy and Cloudy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 3.2 miles / 5.1 kilometers Duration: 1 hour and 2 minutes Explore Chesterton,

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00:47:58

Twin Hemlock Loop on the Pine Baron, Snowy Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/02/08

Today I hike the remaining loop on the Pine Baron Pathway, the Highland Loop! Due to the continued rain, this hike was my most challenging. Who knew hiking in melting snow would be so difficult or painful?Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Rainy and Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.25 miles / 3.6 kilometers Duration: 45 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine Baron Pathway: https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=44&type=SFPW Prefer to

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00:55:37

Highland Loop on the Pine Baron, Snowy/Rainy Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/02/05

We're back on the Pine Baron Pathway in Gaylord, Michigan! This time, I hike the Highland Loop. When I hiked this trail, rain was just beginning to fall which added a challenge to the softening snow. I still love the look of snow in the forest! Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Rainy and Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.4 miles / 3.9 kilometers Duration: 35 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine Baron Pathway:

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00:22:07

Exploring the Sturgeon River Preserve, Snowy Winter Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/02/01

Today we're visiting the Sturgeon River Preserve in Gaylord, Michigan! Although small, this preserve offers truly beautiful views of the Sturgeon River and challenging hikes up and down narrow terrain. For those looking for something more relaxing, the preserve includes a 400 foot boardwalk that features the best river views on the property! Location: Sturgeon River Preserve, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 36° F / 2.2° C, Rainy and Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.7 miles / 1.1 kilometers Duration: 7

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00:39:48

Wandering Green Timbers, Snowy Winter Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/29

On today's hike, we explore a small portion of the Green Timbers trail within Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest! The snow did add some additional difficulty on this hike, but the snowy forest vistas are worth it! The Pigeon River State Forest is known as Michigan's "Big Wild" and is home to the largest Elk population east of the Mississippi River.Location: Pigeon River State Forest, Vanderbilt, Michigan Weather: 30° F / -1.1° C, Snowy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.6 miles / 2.6

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00:38:04

Winter Hike on the Relic Pine Loop, Pine Baron Pathway

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/25

Today we're back at Gaylord's Pine Baron Pathway on the Relic Pine Loop! I enjoy the snow on trees and bushes, it feels like a Christmas movie or magical forest.Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 30° F / -1.1° C, Snowy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.8 miles / 2.9 kilometers Duration: 31 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine Baron Pathway: https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=44&type=SFPW Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on

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00:51:06

Whoopsy Loop on the Pine Baron, Snowy Winter Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/22

Our first hike in the snow! Today, I hike the Whoopsy Loop on the Pine Baron Pathway in Gaylord, Michigan. The hike was a beautiful hike in a Northern Michigan snowy winter. Location: Pine Baron Pathway, Gaylord, Michigan Weather: 30° F / -1.1° C, Snowy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.1 miles / 3.4 kilometers Duration: 37 minutes Explore Gaylord, MI's Pine Baron Pathway: https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=44&type=SFPW Prefer to see and experience my hikes

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00:19:23

TURKEYS on the Woodland Trail, Cloudy Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/18

Today I hike the Woodland Trail at Pickerel Lake Park and see wildlife! An entire flock of turkeys crossed the trail and the camera captured the flock just off the trail. The Woodland Hike is a short walk (though there are quite a bit of hills, up and down), so I continued unto a portion of the Lake Trail. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 4/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.4 kilometers Duration: 13 minutes Explore Kent County, MI's Pickerel

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00:20:12

Sandy Knoll Trail at Pickerel Lake, Cloudy Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/15

Today we hike the Sandy Knoll Trail at Pickerel Lake Park in Kent County, Michigan! This trail traverses stunning highlands, beautiful woodlands, and surprising vistas of lakes and ponds. I even found a curved tree on the trail! Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.4 kilometers Duration: 16 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Pickerel Lake Park:

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00:19:37

Larch Swamp Trail at Pickerel Lake, Cloudy Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/11

Today we explore the Larch Swamp Trail at Pickerel Lake Park in Kent County, Michigan! This trail is a quick hike and I continue unto the Lake Trail at Pickerel Lake Park to round out today's video. This trail features a stunning boardwalk through a wetland area and the foggy weather added an eerie atmosphere that was fun to experience. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.8 miles / 1.3 kilometers Duration: 14

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00:14:26

Highland Trail at Pickerel Lake, Cloudy Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/01/04

Today we hike the Highland Trail and portions of the Lake Trail at Pickerel Lake Park! This trail navigates the woods above Pickerel Lake and offers a challenge up and down small hills over freshly fallen leaves. Join My Hike of the Entire Lake Trail: https://youtu.be/h2LbWvFUxiY Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 48° F / 8.9° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 0.6 miles / 0.9 kilometers Duration: 12 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Pickerel Lake Park:

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00:19:08

Exploring the Balk Family Park, Cloudy Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/28

Today I explore the new James and Shirley Balk Family Park. Although it was established in 2022, the park is still under development and is being converted from the Silver Lake Country Club golf course into a beautiful 125 acre park. There is still much work to be done and it will be exciting to watch! If you'd like to support this project, please visit the Kent County Parks Foundation website here: https://www.kcpf.org/balk Location: James and Shirley Balk Family Park, Kent County,

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00:39:50

A Rainy Hike on the Blue Trail, Luton Park

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/25

Today I explore Luton Park's Blue Trail again, this time, in the rain! I love hikes in the rain. It brings a new atmosphere to the forest and an interesting silence. Location: Luton Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 42° F / 5.6° C, Rainy and Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.6 miles / 2.6 kilometers Duration: 27 minutes Explore Kent County, Michgan's Luton Park: https://kentcountyparks.org/parks-trails/luton-park/ Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin

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00:27:26

Rouge River Nature Trail, Sunny Fall Walk

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/21

Today I walk the Rouge River Nature Trail, a boardwalk high above the Rouge River in downtown Rockford, Michigan! This trail is an easy walk and offers stunning views of the forest, the Rouge River, and even wildlife at times. Location: Rouge River Nature Trail, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 40° F/4.4° C, Sunny and Windy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1 mile / 1.6 kilometers Duration: 20 minutes Explore Rockford, MI's Rouge River Trail:

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00:36:13

Walking the White Pine Trail South, Sunny Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/18

Today I walk 1.5 miles on the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail! This trail extends from Grand Rapids to Cadillac, Michigan. I walked south from Rockford along a smaller portion of the trail. Location: White Pine Trail, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 53° F/11.7° C, Sunny and Windy Difficulty: 1/5 Length: 1.6 miles / 2.6 kilometers Duration: 32 minutes Explore Michigan's Fred Meijer White Pine Trail: https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=508&type=SPRK Prefer to see and experience

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00:17:53

Wandering at Pickerel Lake Park, Cloudy Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/14

Today I wander over multiple trails at Pickerel Lake Park in Kent County, Michigan! I explore portions of the Wilderness Branch Trail and the Lake Trail. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Party Cloudy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.4 kilometers Duration: 18 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Pickerel Lake Park: https://kentcountyparks.org/parks-trails/pickerel-lake-park/ Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin

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00:44:35

Lake Trail at Pickerel Lake Park, Sunny Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/12

Join me on my first hike of Pickerel Lake Park's Lake Trail! This 2 mile trail winds over multiple boardwalks offering stunning views of Pickerel Lake and beautiful Michigan forest. Location: Pickerel Lake Park, Kent County, Michigan Weather: 50° F / 10° C, Sunny Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2.1 miles / 3.7 kilometers Duration: 42 minutes Explore Kent County, MI's Pickerel Lake Park: https://kentcountyparks.org/parks-trails/pickerel-lake-park/ Prefer a video version of my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube,

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00:39:31

Exploring Merrell Trail, Sunny Fall Hike

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2024/12/07

Join me on my first hike on Merrell Trail in Rockford, Michigan! I've never explored this trail, so today I wander and get to know it a bit better. Location: Merrell Trail, Rockford, Michigan Weather: 52° F / 11° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 1.8 miles / 2.9 kilometers Duration: 29 minutes Explore Rockford's Merrell Trail: https://www.wmmba.org/trails Prefer an video version of my hikes? Check out my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Follow me on Instagram:

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