Getting LOST in the HUNGER GAMES | Hike POV, ASMR

Today, I get lost in the arena of the Hunger Games! Seriously though, this was my most difficult hike in a woods very similar to that of the first Hunger Games novel and movie. Lots of tripping hazards, lots of elevation, the expert loop isn't for the faint of heart.

Location: Merrell Trail; Rockford, Michigan
Weather: 75° F / 23.9° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 4/5
Length: 3.08 miles / 4.96 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

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Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."

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00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information
01:12 - The Hike Begins!
01:38 - Beautiful Forest Hike
03:04 - Picturesque Bridge in the Woods
05:22 - Checking Map for Directions 1
06:50 - Checking Map for Directions 2
14:12 - Checking Map for Directions 3 and Turning Around
17:49 - Mountain Bike Bridge
18:23 - Entering the Sawtooth (marked "most difficult")
19:39 - Rocky Path
20:14 - Mountain Bike Bridge (Sawtooth)
20:34 - Sawtooth Obstacles
20:53 - Long Mountain Bike Bridge 3 (Beautiful!)
23:40 - Trail Loops Out of the Woods
24:22 - Stunning Views Down the Gap
25:22 - Crazy Switchback
31:23 - Another Mountain Bike Bridge
32:39 - Yet Another Mountain Bike Bridge
34:54 - Checking Map for Directions 4
35:14 - Waterfall Flowing Across the Trail
38:34 - Mountain Bike Bridge
44:36 - Checking the Map for Directions 5
45:34 - Lots of Crazy Hills
62:08 - Leaving the Expert Loop
62:23 - Reminder to Subscribe, Comment, and Like
62:28 - GPX Recap and Review

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Filmed on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.
Filmed June 12, 2025.
Filmed by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com.

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