By teddgram on June 29, 2009
It would be nice if they had a way to connect some of the sections together, but when you are on the trail (not on the streets between the trail sections) it's pretty nice. We've done the section from 44th to Byron Center a lot of times. Make sure you turn left at the end and get some ice cream before you had back to 44th.
The other sections that follow the river can be nice, but it can be pretty buggy if you should happen to stop. It's pretty shaded, and scenic. I like that they made the road on the south side of the river one way, making the other direction for the trail users only.
By Jeff on July 12, 2006
"I ride the Southern part of this trail frequently because I find it to be a great family ride. I park in Byron Center and ride to 44th Street and back about 11 miles... good for the kids. This portion of the trail is some farmland, some residential, some wooded.
This week I rode the entire length of the trail for the 1st time. I really enjoyed it... it has a bit of everything. It does get a bit urban going across 28th Street and Chicago Drive but once you get past the City of Grandville you are back on the trail. Plug your nose going past the wastewater plant. The portion along the Grand River is real nice and you cross the river eventually and have your choice of Millenium Park to the left of John Ball Park to the right. I first went to John Ball Park, primarily because the trail signage disappears after you cross the river. I then rode down to Millenium Park. Very nice park, however, the geese were not real excited about sharing ""their"" trail with me.
Then I headed back to Byron Center. The days ride for me a great workout at 32+- miles.
Overall, a good family trail, fairly flat. Only downside is Urban section through Grandville and in some of the wooded areas the trail is getting rough due to tree root growth under the trail, but a small price to pay for a great ride.
Thumbs up for Kent Trails!!"
By Paul Harrington-Taber on June 27, 2006
The trail website has moved to http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisureAndTransit/Parks/kent_trails.htm