Saginaw and Manistee Bellemont Line: Spurs North and West of Kendrick Peak (Part 4)

 Saginaw and Manistee Bellemont Line: Spurs North and West of Kendrick Peak (Part 4)

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During the Summer of 2023, I continued my explorations of the S&M lines in the far northern regions of the Bellemont Line. The days were once again hot and limited my activities in the forests. I did promise to explore the spurs located northwest of Kendrick Peak, particularly one of those that was covered in Parts 1-3 of this research project. Not one to spoil the ending, you will have to read all the prior parts to get and understanding of where this is at, plus it encourages you to read more of my prior posts. 


One of the spurs in this area forked into three sections; one to the top of a ridgeline, another continuing on until it dead-ended in a canyon, and the third that was unexplored, marked as a dotted line on the map. This particular spur I relocated and hiked until it eventually disappeared without a trace. There was not specific point of interest on this spur, as it appears to have been laid to access additional timber stands. It is possible it could continue further but given the topography and what identifiable features are left in the area, it was just a spur. Maybe not the most exciting remnant, however it was worth the adventure, as you never know what you may find. Plus, it got me out of the house and into the woods, which is the best way to spend any day.
 I will be spending more time in this vast area, as I have an idea that additional spurs are out there, waiting to be found. 

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