You go in an out on the same trail, but with the overlooks, you won't care. Some parts of the trail are narrow and somewhat steep, but with snowshoes it isn't a problem. The pace will be perfect for enjoying the long stretches of scenic views. Deadman's Hill Overlook and the Jordan River Valley Trail offer another great snowshoeing opportunity. From the overlook, perched on a bluff 400 feet above the Jordan River Valley, you look out over much of the eastern end of the valley.
Distant hills blend into an endless horizon.
The Pathway winds down the steep bluff into the valley. A three-mile loop meanders along the headwaters of the Jordan and passes a large beaver dam before climbing back up the steep bluff. The North Country Trail, which meanders for 120 miles through the Manistee National Forest, offers lots of snowshoeing opportunities. The trail flows along high, wooded bluffs with beautiful overlooks and at other times along the banks of the river. You access this six-mile section of the NCT as it crosses Drilling Road just north of Sawdust Hole Campground.