My wife and I rode this trail for the first and last time about 6 weeks ago. The trail for horses is to the edge of the paved biking/hiking trail and is about 10 to 12 inches wide. Our horses were flat shod and we found the trail to be dangerous! The pavement was sealed with a tar and was extremely slick, our horses slipped many times when stepping on the paved trail, or attempting to cross over to the other side when the other edge looked wider. There are many fences along the side of the trail(split rail) that allow next to no room to ride. Your stirrups and legs drag along the fence as you try to stay on the gravel to prevent another slip. If you ride with boots, trail-tac etc, you may be better off, but beware in warm weather the surface is nothing but grease. I was very disappointed that the trail is not more horse friendly.

This trail is great. My first ride, but I traveled this route many times in the early 70s only on the rails.

September 26, 2010 This trail was in tip top shape mostly new. This was the first time we had been on a trail where the trail was paved across the dirt crossroads. It is wooded and very well kept. The trail head in Columbiaville offers good parking and there is a little diner within walking distance. Millington is also a quaint little town to explore. We continued on to Vasaar along paved roads which made it a 37 mile loop. Our first time riding with a group (thanks Chain Gang!) This is one of our picks for top three trails of the year.

This trail is pretty new and in great shape. In fact, this listing only includes the 4.6 miles from Columbiaville to Otter Lake. There is another 5.5 miles that extends from Otter Lake to Millington that will not be officially open until July 10th. The entire length is asphalt and is in excellent condition. All road crossings are marked with 3 orange safety poles on each side of the road. It's a great trip the whole length of the trail and you will not be disappointed.