Gogebic County Run
Driving west to do more runs, I hung my shoes and shorts out the car window because both were totally soaked. This photo and the next 5 are not taken in Gogebic county. These just are showing how my day went prior to running. The first was driving from Schoolcraft to meet up with my parents in Ontonagon county.
After completing my run in Schoolcraft County, I started driving towards Baraga. I found out that my parents were in town, which was conveniently on my way to the next runs. Excited about the unexpected opportunity, I called them and asked if they wanted to meet up. They agreed, and we spent a wonderful afternoon together, visiting two beautiful waterfalls in the area.
This was the first falls we went to Agate Falls.
We saw two young fellas jumping over the edge of these falls.
There was a rails to trails system and we saw a couple ORVs going over this bridge.
Then we went to the most beautiful falls I’ve ever seen in Michigan, I’ll have to get the name at a later date. But this one was spectacular!
In the pink shirt, you will see my mom posing by the waterfall. Before she went there, I saw a lady in that spot and thought she had to wade through the water to get there. I jokingly said to my mom, “You should go over there so I can get your picture.” Then my mom proceeded to go there—there was a path. It was rough going, and I regretted suggesting it. Right before I took this picture, she almost lost her balance. Great photo, but not worth the risk!
Getting back to running!
Decided to run around Bass Lake North of Watersmeet, because it was about a 5k run. this road is called Bass Lake Rd. but if I choose to run west the road is called “Sucker Lake Rd” LOL
The dog noticed me running past his property. Let me know if I don’t belong here.
There were a lot of rocks on the road, which was great for driving but uncomfortable for running. I ran as far left as I could.
I turned south at this sign, North is Old US 45 and south is Bass Lake Rd on the east side of Bass Lake.
A peak to the south.
I have a running buddy on Strava who always takes pictures of flowers along her path. This one’s for you, Gene.
Sometimes when you’re running around a lake, you don’t anticipate how great the view will be. I took this picture to capture my run around the lake.
But it opened up to give a full view of Bass Lake. You can see the island on the lake in this panoramic view.
This picture shows the north end of the lake and the island.
This picture shows the south end of the lake. Just past here, kids were playing in the water, and a little farther down the road, there were private cookouts and community gathering spots on the lake. It seemed like everyone was enjoying their Fourth of July!
I glanced back to the north of the road I just ran on, overlooking Bass Lake.
One last look at heading south on Bass Lake Rd.
Turned North on 45 to finish the last third of this run. Love seeing such a big shoulder on a road that has a 65 mile an hour speed limit.
Beautiful look to the west.
Looking north again. Not sure why I took this picture—maybe I needed to see that my face needs a shave and my hair needs a little control. Surprisingly, I don’t look as sweaty as I thought.
One of the feeder Creeks to Bass Lake, what a great final picture!
There really wasn’t much of a plan for this one. I was going up to the U.P. to complete a few more counties. But when I arrived at Schoolcraft, I found out my parents were staying in Baraga State Park. We decided to meet up and visit a couple of waterfalls In Ontonagon County (I think) I have 5 days in the U.P. so I’m going to try to complete one county each day I’m here. Schoolcraft yesterday, Gogebic today, thinking Iron, Houghton and Ontonagon the next three days.
Gogebic County
Erwin
Ironwood
Marenisco
Wakefield
Watersmeet
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