Every year me and a buddy do a hike. Our recent hikes have been:

* High Country Pathway in Michigan (80 mile loop - 3.5 days)
* Knobstone Trail in Indiana (49 miles - 2.5 days)

This year we are looking to either do the Northern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest on the IAT OR Shawnee State Forest in Ohio (40 Mile loop).

Driving distance for us is the same. The Shawnee is a loop (no transportation needed) has water and camps every 5 miles. However there is no pay off. It's a grind hike. A ton of elevation with no sights to see.

Northern Unit sounds beautiful. But it would be an In and Out hike - unless we can find transportation. I'm unclear on water and camping. Any insight? We have about 4 days available and we can do about 20 mile days (depending on terrain).

Any help appreciate. We are looking to hike the week of October 27th.