Fred Meijer M-6 Trail:
Michigan
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Description:
The Fred Meijer M-6 Trail runs for 9 miles paralleling Michigan Highway 6/Paul B. Henry Expressway south of Grand Rapids (a.k.a. the M-6). As such, it's not the most quiet of trails but it still offers a great alternative to driving. The paved trail alternates from running along both the south and north sides of the freeway. To get around the cloverleaf interchange that links M-6 and US 131, take the sidewalk. Use extreme caution at all road crossings, as motorists are not always aware of pedestrians using the trail at crossings.

The Fred Meijer M-6 Trail connects the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail to the Kent Trails.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Wing Ave SE & 60th Street SE (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Reviews: [2 trail ratings]
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Hill Workouts not for everyone
By scheff21 in August, 2011
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.
Hilly
By staciamontle in June, 2011
I find this a good trail if you are looking for a good workout.
This trail is fairly Hilly
May 2009
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Wing Ave SE & 60th Street SE (Grand Rapids, MI) to Kent Trails (42.85319,-85.732949)
Counties: Kent
Trail Length: 9 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6400430

Related Links
Guidebook: Learn more about other Midwestern rail-trails in RTC's Midwestern Guidebook.