

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Starvation Lake to Sand Lake
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: Starvation Lake Rd. to Sand Lake &amp; MacNeil Pond and back, February 21, 2026, (Gather at 9:30 and head out by 10:AM)

We hiked in this area in January and the snow was very deep.  So, get your snowshoes!!!  The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter will be hosting a snowshoe hike on February 21, 2026. We will gather at the ORV parking lot east of the NCT crossing on Starvation Lake Rd.  
See map at - http://nct.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=23a2c0d674cb443ea9835af2e8c5f13a
Hikes:
•	First, from Starvation Lake Rd. (mile marker 133.0) we will hike south a mile to MacNeil Pond (134.0) and then back to Starvation Lake Rd. (This section is maintained by the Grand Traverse Hiking Club).  Total 2.0 miles.
•	Second, after the return to Starvation Lake Rd., we will continue north about 2.5 miles to Sand Lake (131.0) and back. Total 5.0 miles.
Shorter Hike Option – If the total seven miles is more than you want to do, come a little later (abut 11:00) and just do the Sand Lake and back, portion of the hike.
Getting to the Trail crossing at Starvation Lake Road is a little tricky because of the seasonal (not plowed) back roads.
•	Coming from the north or northwest: Come via Mancelona. Go south on County Road 571 (Darragh Rd.), then east on Starvation Lake Rd. about 6 miles to the trailhead.
•	Coming from the south or east: Come via Frederic or Kalkaska. Take County Road 612 to Sunset Trail, then north to Starvation Lake Road.
For your GPS, try entering the Hide-A-Way Bar: 11224 Starvation Lake Road NE, Mancelona, MI 49659. It is about a mile west of the Trail crossing.
Although this section of trail is mostly flat and there are no challenging hills, snowshoes are highly recommended.  Cross Country Skis may work but the trail is not groomed.  Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and a friend.  After the hike, if it’s not too crowded with snowmobilers, we will try for lunch and pops at the Hide-A-Way Bar.  If the Hide-A-Way is too busy (probably will be), we will meet for lunch at the Iron Skillet in Mancelona, next to the Rooted Store (stuff made in Michigan).
The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter’s trail runs from Starvation Lake Rd. (near Mancelona) to Kipp Rd. in Harbor Springs, 79 miles of awesome valleys, hills and wooded trail.  Over the course of the year, we try to cover all 79 miles. Monthly hikes are usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month.   

Question? - call Bob Courtois at 248 212-6699
We hope you can join us!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mancelona/starvation-lake-to-sand-lake/200029610332734
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029610332734?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mancelona-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mancelona
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ORV Lot on Starvation Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659-9597, United States
- **lat**: 44.851221413617
- **long**: -84.929548790897
- **full address**: ORV Lot on Starvation Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659-9597, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: North Country Trail Association - Jordan Valley 45 (https://allevents.in/org/north-country-trail-association-jordan-valley-45/5197218)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** ORV Lot on Starvation Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659-9597, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** North Country Trail Association - Jordan Valley 45
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, workshops, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Starvation Lake to Sand Lake ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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