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ITC Corridor Trail (Novi)

4.66 mi

State: MI

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Kensington Metropark Trail

9.5 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Kiwanis Trail

8 mi

State: MI

Asphalt, Concrete

Lake Erie Metropark Trail

3 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park

38.2 mi

State: MI

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Slippery Elm Trail

13.1 mi

State: OH

Asphalt

University/Parks Trail

6.8 mi

State: OH

Asphalt

Wabash Cannonball Trail

64.1 mi

State: OH

Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Wayne County Metroparks Trail

16.3 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Border-to-Border Trail

35.2 mi

State: MI

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Huron Valley Trail

13.5 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

I-275 Metro Trail

31.7 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Island Lake Pathway

4.3 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Martin Luther King Equality Trail

4.3 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Russell Street to Patterson Street Trail

0.4 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Wabash Cannonball Trail Connector

1.6 mi

State: OH

Asphalt

Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park

5.8 mi

State: MI

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Baw Beese Trail

10.9 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Chelsea Community Wellness Path

1.5 mi

State: MI

Asphalt, Woodchips

Grand River Arts Walk

1.2 mi

State: MI

Asphalt

Accordion

Riverbend Preserve Rail-Trail

0.1 mi

State: MI

Dirt

Litchfield Nature Trail

2 mi

State: MI

Dirt, Grass

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	ITC Corridor Trail (Novi) Clocking in at over four and a half miles, the ITC Corridor Trail in Novi is a fantastic recreational asset for the community, providing a paved pathway that connects neighborhoods and recreation...	MI	4.66 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	12 reviews
	Kensington Metropark Trail Closure Notice: The Kensington Metropark Trail is closed indefinitely between blue mile markers 7-7.25 (clockwise) and brown mile markers 7.5-7.75 (counterclockwise). The Kensington Metropark Trail...	MI	9.5 mi	Asphalt	24 reviews
	Kiwanis Trail The Kiwanis Trail occupies an old railroad bed between Adrian and the southern edge of Tecumseh. The trail is currently the only open component of a much longer proposed regional greenway trail. In...	MI	8 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	32 reviews
	Lake Erie Metropark Trail A popular destination year-round for residents across the Detroit area, the Lake Erie Metropark offers a wide variety of activities and recreation sites across its 1600-plus acres. Nestled along the...	MI	3 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park The Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park is a 38-mile trail that runs through forests, fields, and wetlands between the community of Whitmore Lake and the city of Jackson. About the Route The...	MI	38.2 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone	109 reviews
	Slippery Elm Trail In 1875, the Bowling Green Railroad Company operated its first train from its namesake city in Ohio south to Tontogany on rails made from the wood of the local slippery elm tree. The trees were...	OH	13.1 mi	Asphalt	35 reviews
	University/Parks Trail The University/Parks Trail is a wide, paved trail that extends from Toledo into its western suburbs along a former railroad corridor. More than half the trail also parallels an active freight...	OH	6.8 mi	Asphalt	14 reviews
	Wabash Cannonball Trail The Wabash Cannonball Trail is a 64.1-mile multiuse trail in northwest Ohio. Running along a former railroad, the rail-trail surface is a mix of paved asphalt and hard packed cinder ballast. The...	OH	64.1 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone	39 reviews
	Wayne County Metroparks Trail You won’t find this trail’s name on the ground: the continuous stretch is actually made up of the scenic trails within Oakwoods Metropark, Willow Metropark and Lower Huron Metropark, as well as a...	MI	16.3 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
	Border-to-Border Trail The Border-to-Border Trail is a work in progress, which when complete, will stretch across Washtenaw County from its border with Livingston County in the northwest to Wayne County in the east. Much of...	MI	35.2 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone	35 reviews
	Huron Valley Trail Paved and mostly flat, the 13.5-mile Huron Valley Trail links several suburban communities, parks, and a large recreation area while providing connections to a growing network of trails. About the...	MI	13.5 mi	Asphalt	41 reviews
	I-275 Metro Trail The I-275 Metro Trail began back in the 1970s as the Michigan Department of Transportation's response to the then-fuel crisis. The original trail linked Wayne, Oakland, and Monroe counties along a...	MI	31.7 mi	Asphalt	23 reviews
	Island Lake Pathway The Island Lake Pathway runs east–west through the densely-wooded landscape of the Island Lake Recreation Area southeast of Brighton. Although relatively short, the paved trail may prove a challenge...	MI	4.3 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
	Martin Luther King Equality Trail The Martin Luther King Equality Trail, formerly called the Jackson Intercity Trail, follows the old rail bed of what was once the Michigan Central Railroad for 4.5 miles north through the southwest...	MI	4.3 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Russell Street to Patterson Street Trail The Russell Street to Patterson Street Trail links the two roads via a former railroad corridor in Tecumseh. Located in a residential area nearly equidistant between downtown Tecumseh to the north and...	MI	0.4 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Wabash Cannonball Trail Connector The Wabash Cannonball Trail Connector is a short, but valuable, paved route on the west end of Maumee that connects historical attractions, a popular park, and a rail-trail that spans more than 60...	OH	1.6 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park The Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park has a 5.8-mile linear rail-trail that offers scenic views of the lake and landscape as it runs through meadows, woods and wetlands. The trail surface is...	MI	5.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Baw Beese Trail The Baw Beese Trail, named in honor of a former chief of the local Potawatomi population, connects the Michigan communities of Hillsdale and Jonesville. The paved trail is a model of efficient land...	MI	10.9 mi	Asphalt	15 reviews
	Chelsea Community Wellness Path The Chelsea Community Wellness Path weaves through a large campus home to many of Chelsea’s amenities. Although the total length of the trail is less than 2 miles, it is divided into three separate...	MI	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Woodchips	3 reviews
	Grand River Arts Walk Planners in Jackson Michigan had originally wanted to build a rail with trail, but when they face resistance from the local railroad, they took a different route, one which gave us the Grand River...	MI	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews

Accordion

	Riverbend Preserve Rail-Trail The new Riverbend Preserve in southern Washtenaw County features 58 acres of wetlands on both sides of the Raisin River. The area is a common resting place for migratory birds on their trek across the...	MI	0.1 mi	Dirt	3 reviews
	Litchfield Nature Trail The Litchfield Nature Trail meanders through scenic property owned by the City of Litchfield, in some places adjacent to the St. Joseph (St. Joe) River. At one point, the trail passes through...	MI	2 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Portage River Trail

For Rail Fans and Local Residents Only

June, 2026 by orangedoug

The Portage River Trail is a short trail running through the village of Pemberville located in northwest Ohio’s Wood County. It is built upon an old Toledo & Central Ohio Railroad right-of-way that ran between Stoney Ridge and Fostoria, Ohio.

The trail has a dirt/cinder surface and runs between Rees Rd/W. College Avenue and Alexander Road in Pemberville. Highlights along the trail include Pemberville Station and a bridge over the North Branch of the Portage River. Both of these rail remnants are in good condition and might be of interest to train aficionados, but considering the length and surface of this trail, it is definitely not one that I can recommend to anyone outside the immediate vicinity of Pemberville. I view this trail as primarily meant to be a walking trail for the village’s residents. Unless this trail would be extended northwest 6.75 miles to Stoney Ridge, OH or 15.5 miles south to just outside Fostoria, OH I think there is little reason to seek out this trail.

Slippery Elm Trail

Worth Checking Out if You're in the Area

June, 2026 by orangedoug

The Slippery Elm Trail is a flat, well-maintained trail found running through farmland in northwest Ohio. It runs 13 miles between the towns of Bowling Green and North Baltimore. The trailheads in both towns have nice trailheads with flush bathrooms, drinking water, and bike repair stations. Near the midpoint of the trail the village of Rudolph offers port-a-johns. The trail is wide and the asphalt surface is smooth. Where cracks have appeared they have been filled. Depending upon the time of year you ride the trail there may not be a lot to see. The parts of the trail that are shaded have lots of brush between the trees which make the trail seem like a green tunnel. Likewise, the parts of the trail running through corn fields also block seeing much of the surrounding countryside. Since much of the trail running through farmland is not shaded, using sunscreen would be a wise idea. In addition, I would suggest to make sure you carry a cell phone. I found the trail to feel somewhat isolated. On the weekday that I rode an out-and-back ride of the entire trail I did not encounter a single other person using the trail. If you have a crash or an emergency occur while on the trail, I don’t think you can rely on someone coming by to assist you.

North Coast Inland Trail (Sandusky and Ottawa Counties)

A Well Maintained Low-Trafficked Scenic Trail

June, 2026 by orangedoug

I rode the Sandusky and Ottawa County Section of the North Coast Inland Trail using two out-and-back rides during September of 2025. The first ride was from Bellevue to Fremont, Ohio. The second ride occurred one week later from Fremont to Genoa and back.

Overall, I was very pleased with the trail. It is well maintained and the asphalt surface is in great shape with few to no cracks, tree root uplift, or potholes. The trail surface in Ottawa County is a chip and sealed stone surface that did not have any patches of loose gravel. Between Bellevue and Fremont a good portion of the trail is shaded with limited views of the surrounding countryside. It does tend to open up more the further northwest you go on the trail. Sunscreen becomes a must the further you travel in that direction. I encountered a number of cyclists and pedestrians using the trail on either side of Fremont, but it seemed that the further away you got from Fremont the less crowded the trail became. During my ride between Elmore and Genoa and back I did not see a single person on the trail. Perhaps, had I ridden this trail at a different time and/or on a weekend maybe I would have encountered more trail users.

I have just a few nits I would like to pick about this trail. First, I think that the on-street routes in the cities of Bellevue and Fremont need to be better marked. In Bellevue, as the trail comes into town on the east side you cross Bauer Rd. and have to travel 2/10 of a mile to Prairie Rd. only be directed back to Bauer Rd. to cross town. Why isn't there a sign at the Bauer Rd. crossing to tell you use Bauer to travel through town. In Fremont, there needs to be a bike lane between Walter Avenue and N. Brush Street along W. State Street (US-20), similar to the one between Portland Rd. and Southwest Street in Bellevue. This 4 lane divided highway has too much traffic and many large commercial trucks to ask cyclists and pedestrians to use it's narrow shoulders.

Secondly, I think that each town could benefit from a small business directory sign or kiosk posted along the trail as you enter each town. The North Coast Inland Trail is a long trail that attracts users from outside the local populace. Connecting these non-residential users to local businesses could have a positive impact on the local economy of each town.

Accordion

River Raisin Heritage Trail

We loved this!

June, 2026 by tmspurr

We are staying at Sterling Park Campground and took the trail to River Raisin Battlefield. We absolutely loved it. The trail has been recently resurfaced, wide in most areas, along wetlands and just a wonderful ride. We almost considered going somewhere else due to the reviews, but so glad we didn’t. We’re going to explore more here but if you get a chance to ride this, DO IT! So refreshing!

Kensington Metropark Trail

Great trail even with closure

May, 2026 by pattie.batchman

Rode this trail on multiple rides over the Memorial Day weekend. Connected to it via the Milford trail and accessed it from two different directions to be able to complete the entire trail minus the closed section. Great views of lakes with bald eagles’ nests and white swans - along with folks fishing, riding paddle boats and enjoying the beach. Shared the trail with many bikers and walkers. Noted that many fast paced riders fail to give audible warnings when passing-which is dangerous! Great trail and look forward to riding it again in the future!!

Wayne County Metroparks Trail

bikes. birds. beauty

May, 2026 by jonmodene

Nice and smooth. Nearly and surprisingly empty on Memorial Day. Great paved trail. River views. A super nice trail.

South LyonTrail

South Lyon city trail

May, 2026 by mike_f_martin

Very bad shape. Needs to be repaved

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park

Good Trail

May, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

It's a pretty decent trail with a great round trip.

Kensington Metropark Trail

why bridge closure still??

April, 2026 by detroitgirl11

I love this trail but why is the bridge still closed? It was closed most of last year and it looks like nothing has been done (bridge is on east side of island lake entrance). This is a complete closure which prohibits anyone from taking a circular route.