Paul Henry Thornapple Trail:
Michigan
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Description:
When complete, the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail will be a 42 mile multi-use recreation trail running from Grand Rapids to Vermontville, Michigan. The trail is being constructed on or near a former railroad corridor. Some sections of the trail have been constructed while others are either in development or in the proposal or conceptual stage. The route of this trail passes through farmlands, woodlands and small towns and along and over rivers and creeks. The scenic highlight of the trail is its close proximity to the Thornapple River.

Currently, paved sections of the trail include 2.5 miles through the heart of Kentwood. The southern 1.25 miles in Kentwood (Wing to Stauffer) runs through country and farmland. The northern spur (Stauffer to Kalamazoo/44th) runs through neighborhoods and commercial parts of the City of Kentwood.

Another 3.5 miles of trail is paved between Middleville and Irving. The Thornapple Trail Association, a non-profit organization of West Michigan volunteers that is working on this rail-trail project, also hopes to have another five miles of paving done by the end of summer 2002 between Dutton and Caledonia.

For the most up-to-date information on the progress of this trail, or to get involved with this trail's development, please see the first Trail Website and the map provided there by the Thornapple Trail Association.
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Parking & Trail Access:
In Kentwood parking is available at Stauffer and 52nd Street (Stauffer Station), and very limited parking is availble at Wing Station. Bowen Station (Kalamazoo and 44th Street) has parking for 30 cars. All parking lots are on the trail. Overflow parking is available at Challenger School one block east of Stauffer on 52nd street.

Maps of the trail are available on the Trail Websites.
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Seasonal Restrictions:
The trail is open all year; in winter, the trail is used for skiing. Snow plowing is not available. The trail is for non-motorized use only.

Please observe trail rules posted at all entrances to the trail.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Grand Rapids to Vermontville
Counties: Barry, Eaton, Kent
Trail Length: 42 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Cinder
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6016165

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