Eastgate Connection

Eastgate Connection is a short, easy hike in Michigan, about 0.9 miles from the town of Meridian. The route is an out-and-back of roughly 0.74 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 20 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles in, rising about 4% before leveling off. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in East Lansing show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Several other trails sit close by. Beech Tree Loop is about 0.2 miles away and White Spruce Loop about 0.3 miles. The Red Cedar River Water Trail, a paddling route, is about a mile off, and the Yellow Trail is about 2.1 miles away.