# Event Details - **Event Name**: Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A weekend pilgrimage adventure with young adults from across MichiganAbout this EventThe Canadian wildfires this summer led us to reschedule our annual pilgrimage. Here's your chance to join us this September!WHY GO?meet other young Catholics from across Michigan and build friendshipsexperience a weekend-long pilgrimagemake room for a personal encounter with Jesus and grow in your faithexperience the beauty of northern Michigan in the early Septemberhave an outdoor adventure hiking along a lake and through the woods, rafting down the Sturgeon River, camping, bonfires, and Lake Huron viewspray at the Shrine of the Cross in the Woodsreturn refreshed and empowered by the SpiritTHE OPPORTUNITY:Two nights of camping at Cheboygan State Park on Lake Huron with meals for all of Saturday and breakfast Sunday.Arrive Friday evening, September 11, when you can to set up your tents (dinner on your own). We’ll begin as a group about 7:45pm, but it’s ok if you cannot arrive until later.We will begin Saturday with about a 9-mile hike on the North Central Trail to the Shrine of the Cross in the Woods, followed by 2 hours of rafting on the Sturgeon River, then returning to camp for dinner. Weather-permitting, the hike will culminate with a Eucharistic procession.We will have mass each day, confession available, and an overall pilgrimage experience with the opportunity to meet new friends while growing closer to God.THE DETAILS:Ages 18-39Cost: $90September 11th, 7:30pm - September 13th, 12pmRegistration deadline is 9am September 7thIndividual cancellations with refunds may be possible upon request through August 28th. No refunds will be given after that time.Transportation & Tents: You may be able to carpool with others from your area, and others may have tents large enough to share. But you are ultimately responsible to confirm your own transportation to the campground Friday and back home Sunday. You are responsible to bring your own sleeping gear, tent or confirm sharing with someone. Men and women must have separate tents unless they are married or related.Fill out this sheet and reach out to others who fill it out if you would like to setup carpooling.IMPORTANT:Difficulty Level: Hiking about 9 miles straight can be challenging. Bring appropriate hiking shoes and be certain you can hike that distance. It is a mostly level gravel/dirt path. Also, you must be comfortable rafting on a fast-moving, shallow river, though no experience is required. Rafts almost never flip, and you will have a life jacket. This is not white-water rafting, but it’s not a lazy river either. It can be exciting and a bit challenging. The Sturgeon River is the fastest river in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, with an average river depth of just 3-4 feet; however, there are deeper pools that can reach 5-8 feet.Questions?Dawn HausmannCoordinator of Young Adult MinistryDiocese of Lansingdhausmann@dioceseoflansing.org(517) 342-2506Patrick HowardYoung Adult Ministry CoordinatorArchdiocese of Detroitdcya@aod.org(313) 237-4647This pilgrimage is cohosted by the (Arch)Dioceses of Detroit and Lansing collaborating with all dioceses of Michigan and of course open to all young adults in Michigan and beyond.Register by 9am SEPTEMBER 7, 2026. No refunds after AUGUST 28, 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheboygan/michigan-young-adult-hiking-and-rafting-pilgrimage-2026/100001989117395676 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, camping, trekking, sports, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 16 hours 30 minutes - Location: 4490 Beach Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95.12, max: 95.12, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cheboygan - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: 4490 Beach Rd - **lat**: 45.6449008 - **long**: -84.41062389999999 - **full address**: 4490 Beach Rd, 4490 Beach Road, Cheboygan, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c21528dc66606b7f82e40d8d71334e096667422f865f1a53660863ba2772491c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc88b8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1785550610 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026 being held? - **A:** Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4490 Beach Rd, 4490 Beach Road, Cheboygan, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026? - **A:** Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026 is organized by Archdiocese of Detroit - Young Adult and Campus Ministry. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cheboygan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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