Explore the best rated trails in Au Gres, MI, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Vassar Rail Trail and Cass City Walking Trail . With more than 18 trails covering 135 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
The Alabaster Trail was a great ride. It was smooth pavement that was set back from the road and had good signage. Tawas City to the lighthouse was not a paved bike path. Most of it was old sidewalk that should be ridden on a mountain bike or not at all. It is really not intended for bike riding. We opted to ride on US 23 for many sections.
I rode the entire trail from Clare to Midland. The Hall of Fame Rail Trail lived up to its billing! The 12-foot-wide asphalt trail was well maintained and there was excellent signage. Although there was little to no shade from the midday sun, there were fully functional rest stops in the city of Coleman and the village of Sanford with restrooms and water fountains. The solar system sculptures starting with the sun in the city of Coleman and ending with Pluto in the community of North Bradley was an unexpected treat. The village of Sanford had an interesting historic village. The Tridge, a three-legged wooden footbridge, in the city of Midland was the ultimate climax to the end of the trail. The city of Midland had a cute downtown and there were lots of restaurants.
There's almost no shade to be found on this trail, so break out a long sleeved shirt or sunscreen.
You'll be surrounded by crop fields the entire time on this trail, so if you want to sightsee, look elsewhere.
Otherwise, this is a pretty good trail.
m47 will be your companion along this trail, so bring headphones.
I feel like this could have been a nice trail if it had been in a wooded area but the traffic ruins it for me.
It's bumpy and cracked all throughout, so it might be a little rough on your bum if you do the whole trail.
It's a nice and open trail that links with a much longer trail at the end, though it's a little bumpy and sidewalk riding may be required.
There's some gorgeous scenery with a great round trip and a smooth ride.
Very nice ride in beginning trail is bumpy needs repair up by s.v.s.u the loop is not marked at all couldn't fine the hole loop all nice ride ¿
We parked at the Frank N. Anderson Nature Center parking lot on State Park Road. Took the rail trail into Bay City State Park. There are plenty of places to bike ride in Bay City State Park, which offers beautiful views of Saginaw Bay. Within the park are several nature trails that are paved and bicycles are permitted. We stopped at the visitor center for trails maps. The best trail within the State Park was the Tobico Marsh trails which was on an old rail bed. There was a spur off of it which was gravel but took us up to an observation tower. Plenty of parking areas and nature trails. A lot of pretty scenery.
Accessed the trail in Midland at the Tridge. Trail runs 30 miles in length, nicely paved, from Midland to Clare through several old railroad towns. Quite a few trailheads and parking lots along the way. We biked the trail, each end, over 2 different rides. There is practically zero shade. The trail is very wide, with several feet of grass on each side, then maybe a few trees between the trail and Saginaw Road. Basically the trail follows Saginaw Road which is very noisy. Though a nice ride, it's not peaceful due to road traffic. The trail goes through several nature areas and passed a few parks. There are places to eat in the small towns along the trail. Each mile is marked. The Tridge was a sight to see in Midland. This trail connects with the Chippewa Trail at the Tridge in Midland.
Nice addition to the Pere Marquette Trail in Midland. Access the trail via the Tridge. This trail meanders through wetlands and beautiful scenery. The Chippewa Nature Center is at the opposite end and offers free admission. Trail surface well maintained.
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