Please use extreme caution in this area. This trail was an afterthought to the freeway installation, and this intersection shows how much consideration was not used in the design process.

The pedestrian (trail) signal has been changed to a "countdown" style, letting you know how much time remains before the auto signal turns green. This is due in part to the presence of west Michigan's first ghostbike.

However, there are no signals nor controls for the M-6 exit ramp, which feeds two lanes of traffic into the path of anyone in the crosswalk. There are no warning signs on the ramp to indicate the presence of the trail.

Future plans are to move the trail crossing north, to the signalized entrance to the hospital. Locala officials have stated a reluctance to add "clutter" to the pertinent roadways.

Oh, and when the ghostbike's tribute rider was struck, he was transported to a hospital downtown...not to the Metro Health emergency room.

This is a very good trail for training due to all of the hills but the section along 68th is not the most bike friendly and shouldn't be taken by everyone. I would recommend this to experienced riders who want to add a challenge to their workouts. Since it connects into kent trails you can turn your ride into a quite a bit longer of a ride as well. After the M6 trail you legs will be happy to be back to the flat Kent trail though.

Although the trail is marked until you are familiar with it I would recommend bringing a map with you to make sure you don't miss any of the exchanges.

Overall a very good workout and has helped me a lot with my training since my normal trail (Kent Trail) is relatively flat.

I find this a good trail if you are looking for a good workout.
This trail is fairly Hilly