Looking for a 3 day/2 night, 25-30 mile hike in southern Michigan this summer. Basing out of Kalamazoo, so would like it to be a reasonable (2-3 hours?) drive from there. So far, I've seen something on the NCT and Manistee River Trail loop. Loop would be better unless it's easy to get shuttles.
I avg 10-12 miles/day on the AT, about 15+ on more level ground. I've never backpacked in Michigan, so not sure what terrain and daily mileage to expect.
Any recommendations?