Dequindre Cut Greenway:
Michigan
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Description:
From Detroit RiverFront Conservancy:


The Dequindre Cut Greenway, an urban recreational path, officially opened to the public in May of 2009. The 1.2-mile greenway, developed through a public, nonprofit and private partnership, offers a pedestrian link between the Riverfront, Eastern Market and many of the residential neighborhoods in between.


Formerly a Grand Truck Railroad line, the Dequindre Cut is a below-street level path that runs parallel to St. Aubin Street, between Mack Avenue and Woodbridge Street just north of the Riverfront. Well-known for its urban artwork and graffiti, the first completed section of the Dequindre Cut is between Woodbridge Street and Gratiot Avenue. The greenway features a 20-foot-wide paved pathway, which includes separate lanes for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Entrance ramps to the Cut are located at Lafayette Street, Gratiot Avenue and at Woodbridge Street.


The Dequindre Trail Extension, which will connect the first section of the Dequindre Cut from Woodbridge Street south to Atwater Street near Tri-Centennial State Park and the RiverWalk, is under construction and will be completed by the end of 2009. Further north, beginning conceptual plans are underway for phase II of the Dequindre Cut, which would extend the pathway north from Gratiot Avenue to Mack Avenue.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Access Description: Trail Heads, Parking & Wheelchair access. The Dequindre Cut has been extended to the Tri-Centennial State Park by way of a short connector, called The Dequindre Trail, which is 2 blocks long. You can find free parking at the GM Lot at Rivard Plaza which is 1 block west of the State Park, or along side streets in the area. Many trail users also find easy parking and access on Lafayette Blvd. about ½ mile from the southern end. There is an access ramp to the trail from Lafayette Blvd. The trail is accessible from the Eastern Market (municipal farm market) but only by sidewalk and crossing of heavy traffic at Gratiot (northern end of the trail). The trail is fully accessible for wheelchair use.

Directions:
From the North: Take I-75 to I-375. Take E. Jefferson exit. Turn left on E. Jefferson and travel approximately ½ mile to Orleans St. Turn right. Take Orleans 3 blocks to Atwater St. and turn left. Trail endpoint is 1 block down on the north side of the street.

From the East: Take Jefferson Ave. to Orleans. Turn left on Orleans. Take Orleans 3 blocks to Atwater and turn left. Trail endpoint is 1 block down on the north side of the street.

From the West: Take US-10 south till it turns into Jefferson Ave. West. Take Jefferson approximately 1 mile to Orleans. Turn right. Take Orleans 3 blocks to Atwater St. and turn left. Trail endpoint is 1 block down on the north side of the street.
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