Rail-Trail
State: MI Length: 22 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Battle Creek Linear Park Trail covers 22 miles of interconnected paved path in and around the city of Battle Creek, which is situated at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. A former railroad line is the spine of the ...
State: IN Length: 4.8 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Sand
The trail is slightly uneven in places but is very flat and extremly fast. I would recommend this trail for anyone looking for a training run that is challenging and to work on speed and foot strength.
State: IN Length: 4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The DeKalb County Trail was constructed in 1976 and is called Indiana's first rail-trail. It runs between Morning Star Rd. at the Greenhurst Country Club in Auburn and Cedar Street along Wayne Street at the southern limits of Waterloo. The trail ...
State: IN Length: 0.4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The East Bank Trail was one of the first rail-trails in Indiana, opening in 1988. It begins at the end of the East Bank Walkway and continues north about a half mile through tree-lined South Bend neighborhoods to St. Joseph High School and the ...
State: IN Length: 1.2 miles Surface: Concrete
A good place to begin your journey on the East Bank Walkway is Howard Park, which offers views of the St. Joseph River, restrooms, picnic areas and a recreation center. You'll continue north on a tree-dotted route through downtown's East Bank ...
State: IN Length: 8.5 miles Surface:
From Eel River Trail : The Friends of the Eel River Trail is a non-profit citizen group. Our initial goal is to convert the historic Eel River Railroad Line extending from Columbia City to South Whitley, Indiana into a trail for the safe, recreational ...
State: MI Length: 2 miles Surface:
About a quarter of Litchfield's Firemans Park Trail, or approximately one-half mile, lies on an abandoned rail line. At one point, the trail passes through Fireman's Park, which has primitive restrooms, playground equipment, and fishing piers. ...
State: MI Length: 58 miles Surface: Dirt
Fort Custer Recreation Area features 22 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of mountain bike trails and 16 miles of bridle trails. Trails are open for cross-country skiing in the winter. The park also rents 2 mini cabins and 3 rustic cabins, with ...
State: MI Length: 34.5 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
The nine towns that once stood between Kalamazoo and South Haven were connected by train traffic from 1870 to 1970. Some of those towns have faded into the past, but the old railroad corridor linking Kalamazoo and South Haven still hums with ...
State: MI Length: 14 miles Surface: Asphalt
When complete, the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail will run for 35 miles throughout the county. As of early 2012, 14 miles of the trail are complete in two disjointed segments. One segment runs between D Avenue in Cooper and Sutherland Park in ...
State: IN Length: 0.8 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
When complete the LaSalle Big Blue Stem Trail will travel 3.4 miles, arrow-straight, between Roseland Town Park in Roseland and the Indiana–Michigan state line. Michigan is working on building a trail that carry on north from the border. ...
State: IN Length: 4.8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The MapleHeart Trail travels nearly 5 miles from the city of Elkhart south to the outskirts of Goshen. The trail parallels County Road 45 and a Norfolk Southern Railroad corridor through residential and commercial areas. Mid-trail, you'll arrive ...
State: IN Length: 2.75 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Millrace Trail meanders through wooded parkland on the west side of downtown Goshen, a walkable town itself with historical buildings and nice shops. The scenic trail follows the hydraulic canal between Shoup Parsons Woods and the north ...
State: IN Length: 1.6 miles Surface: Concrete
The Northside Trail closely follows the east bank of the St. Joseph River from Howard Park to the Indiana University South Bend campus. Along the way, you'll also have access to Viewing Park and Veterans Memorial Park, offering pleasant places ...
State: MI Length: 4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Portage Bikeway trail system is a 17.5-mile network of multi-use trails throughout the city of Portage, south of Kalamazoo. The 4-mile segment through Portage Creek Bicentennial Park is cleared of snow in winter, as is a segment of the Portage ...
State: IN Length: 2.6 miles Surface: Asphalt
From Ft. Wayne Parks : In November of 2007, the City of Fort Wayne received a federal Transportation Enhancement award of $967,167 to help fund the construction of a 2.6 mile trail extension of the Rivergreenway from Lawton Park to Fernhill ...
State: IN Length: 16 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
When complete, the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail will cover 16 miles (with a short 1.5-mile section on rural roads) between the towns of Goshen, Middlebury and Shipshewana. The railroad line between Goshen and Middlebury was a popular passenger route ...
State: IN Length: 3.4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Riverside Trail winds along the west bank of the St. Joseph River for just over 3 miles in northern Indiana's South Bend. Several benches along the way allow you to take in the beautiful river views. The southern end of the trail begins ...
State: IN Length: 1 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
The Shanklin-Mullet Trail, named for the two parks through which it runs, follows the Elkhart River through dense woodlands on the western side of Goshen. Mullet Park is a peaceful 15-acre open space, while the much larger Shanklin Park is a ...
State: MI Length: 14 miles Surface: Ballast
Head for Van Buren Trail State Park and take a walk (or ride) on the wild side. Wildlife abounds on this rural 14 miles between Hartford and South Haven. While you might see deer, rabbit, fox and eagles, this is an undeveloped trail that has ...
State: IN Length: 0.6 miles Surface: Asphalt
Although less than a mile, the West Bank Walkway offers lovely views of the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend. Midway, a footbridge (and former railroad bridge) over the waterway connects trail-goers to Howard Park, which offers restrooms, ...
State: IN Length: 3.2 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Wilden Avenue Trail stretches for roughly 3 miles from the northern Goshen city limits to the community's downtown. In the north, the trail is a direct continuation of the MapleHeart Trail (and is occasionally referred to as part of that ...
State: IN Length: 3.14 miles Surface: Asphalt
The scenic Winona Interurban Trail lies in the southeastern corner of Goshen near the Indiana/Michigan border. The paved pathway is part of the larger Maple City Greenway network that links neighborhoods, parks, schools and businesses throughout ...
State: MI Length: 13 miles Surface: Dirt, Sand
In southwestern Michigan, 30 miles from Grand Rapids, you'll find 13 miles of trail for mountain biking; parts of the hilly, wooded route are shared with hikers. If you take the first shortcut for a 5 mile ride you will avoid most of the most ...