Macomb Orchard Trail Bravo! By larrysobczak in 3/18/2012 12:31:37 AM | What a difference pavement can make! I highly reccomend the northern leg of trail between Romeo, Armada and Richmond. It was paved last year and it is gorgeous. It's tree-lined, skirts several large farms and there's even a cathedral of trees just west of Armada. The only drawback is that you have to cross gravel at the dirt road crossings which is a danger and anoyance to road cyclists. A brand-new parking lot was built in Romeo on Clinton Street last year, one block west of M-53 and 1/2 block north of 32 Mile Road. I recomend starting from here and heading east towards Armada and Richmond. Or another good starting point is in Richmond near 32 Mile and M-19. Park on the street and head towards the highly visible trailhead at the interection. The news during for the southern leg of the trail is not as good. The International Transmission Company cleared trees to provide clearance for their powerlines along the east side of the trail. Some of the character of the trail has been lost but it is still and excellent paved trail and it is excellent condition. Overall, bravo to the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission and the Friends of the Macomb Orchard Trail for having the vision for this trail and seeing it through. Falling Waters Trail Beautiful trail By larrysobczak in 3/18/2012 12:03:46 AM | I rode this trail on a warm October day in 2011 after a business meeting in Jackson. It was easy to find a trailhead in the south side of Jackson. I believe its called the Jackson Intercity Trail withing the city limits. The parking lot was safe and nice. The leaves on the trees were changing colors and it was spectacular. The trail is paved and very smooth the entire length except at gravel road crossings so beware if you are a road bike rider. This is perhaps one of the widest paved trails I've ever been on. You'll enjoy Lime Lake from the causeway. There is a ton of old telegraph poles along the trail from its railroad days--neat to see. Clinton River Trail needs to be paved By larrysobczak in 3/17/2012 11:45:24 PM | This trail needs to be paved like the Macomb Orchard Trail to the east. A lot more people will enjoy it if they do. It's rocky in Rochester Hills; rutted and bumpy in Rochester. My five year old hate all the bumps in Rochester. I could imagine someone twisting an ankle running in the ruts of Rochester. At least all the railroad ballast has been cleared so this trail is not the hardest thing I've ever ridden through. It's a lot like an average dirt or gravel road.