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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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00:21:40

Revisiting the Green Trail, in the SNOW

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/12/27

We return to an old favorite, the Green Trail at Luton Park! We have hiked this trail multiple times, but never in the snow. Let's venture into a snowy adventure at Luton Park!Location: Luton Park; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 20° F / -6.67° C, CloudyDifficulty: 3/5Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometersDuration: 21 minutesExplore Kent County, Michigan's Luton Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Luton-Park-20Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his

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01:27:31

Our LAST HIKE, 100 Miles on the NCT

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/12/20

You've been waiting a year for this hike. Today, we hike the FINAL 5 miles on the North Country Trail's HIKE 100 Challenge! At the end of today's video, we will have hiked 100 MILES on America's Longest Scenic Trail!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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00:20:38

EXPLORING CAVES and the SPRING HOUSE

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/12/13

We're at Wabasis Lake Park! I've never visited this park before. I didn't find a lot of trails, but there are a few cool stops including a live Spring House and a small CAVE!Location: Wasbasis Lake Park; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 25° F / -3.89° C, SunnyDifficulty: 2/5Length: 0.9 miles / 1.45 kilometersDuration: 30 minutesExplore Kent County, Michigan's Wabasis Lake Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Wabasis-Lake-Park-64Romans 1:20 - "For his

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00:38:57

SNOW (AGAIN) on the NCT

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/12/06

Today not only are we back on the North Country Trail, but we're back in the snow! We hike just 2 miles after a snow storm as we near the end of our challenge. Snow always brings a peace to the trail and yet another challenge to 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 my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist:

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00:42:51

REVISITING the BALK Family Park!

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/11/29

Today we return to the Balk Family Park. We visited this park about a year ago and it was very new. More development has been completed over the summer and we return to explore and see what has changed! There is still so much more planned for this brand new addition in Kent County!Location: Balk Family Park; Rockford, MichiganWeather: 25° F / -3.89° C, SunnyDifficulty: 2/5Length: 2.5 miles / 4.02 kilometersDuration: 40 minutesExplore Kent County, MI's Balk Family Park:

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01:27:16

We’re Getting CLOSE! NCT Hike 100 CHALLENGE

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/11/22

We're closing in on our 100-mile goal on the North Country Trail! Today we hike a portion that overlaps with the Cannonsburg Trail through beautiful Cannonsburg, Michigan! I was forced to begin my hike on a road portion of the trail, but we quickly find the Cannonsburg Trail and our hike becomes more interesting.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

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00:15:14

Fall Colors on THE OUTER LIMITS

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/11/15

Welcome to THE OUTER LIMITS. A new hike in Greenville, Michigan's Alan G. Davis Park. Today we again explore a new path, which I hope to hike more. This trail was bursting with fall colors. I did cut the hike short when it began to rain and caught me unprepared.Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, MichiganWeather: 60° F / 15.56° C, RainyDifficulty: 2/5Length: 0.7 miles / 1.13 kilometersDuration: 15 minutesExplore Greenville, MI's Alan G. Davis Park:

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01:34:35

I LOST THE TRAIL NCT HIKE 100 Challenge

Benjamin Hikes ASMR ·

2025/11/08

Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we find that maps are not always correct. Although I pre-planned my route and used All Trails to map the trail, I quickly discovered that the map was wildly inaccurate I had a bit of adventure finding the trail's new location. I hope the NCT Association can correct these maps soon. The trail was not well marked or well kept on the new portion.Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge:

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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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