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We have cycled in all 50 states and definitely feel this trail is in the top 5 of all our rides. Between the well marked and maintained path, the tree lanes and open fields, the simple lifestyle and presence of the Amish, this trail is a joy to experience. A must do!
It's a decent trail for locals but with unending noise for traffic and with nothing to see, I might consider skipping unless you're local.
A great ride on this beautiful trail. It’s a little tricky in Kalamazoo proper but other than that it’s very scenic, peaceful and well-maintained.
Just an FYI that there is no parking at 84th Street and Patterson. The parking icon on the map is erroneous.
We got on at 15 Baldwin Street (near the water treatment plant) and rode 16 miles out and back for 32 total. Temp was perfect with pre rain clouds keeping us cool. Many parts of the trail go through wooded areas with great shade but you also ride on roads in business areas. Pay attention to signs because some of them are hard to notice and it is easy to get off the trail. Also they could do a better marking spots in the asphalt where cracks have formed.
This a trail that alternates between nature and urban, with urban winning out. It has nice scenery and great round trip
The pavement in the bottom half could be a bit nicer, but all things considered, this trail is pretty decent one, as long as you don't mind a mostly sunny trail with not too much to see here.
The Idema Explorers trail is a long term project to create a greenway connection between Grand Haven and Grand Rapids along the Grand River.
Small sections have been completed but they are not connected.
The most recent section, (Built Summer of 2024) has opened up a great loop trail for riders who want to stay on trails and out of roads.
The new section connects existing trail near M-231 with trail along Mercury drive.
We started our ride at the Connor Bayou county park. Rode continuous trail into Grand Haven. There is a short section of surface streets but sidewalks are availble. You can connect to the Grand Haven Waterfront Trail over the US-31 drawbridge (north on side walk from US-31and Jackson Street),then connect to segment of the Lakeside Trail, which connects to the North Bank Trail. North Bank ends at the Spoonerville trail which brings you back across the Grand River on the M-231 bridge. Short trip on the Idema Explorers trail back to Connor Bayou.
While I look forward to completion of more sections of this trail, this 22 mile loop with 2 river crossings is a great ride.
Parked at the Galesburg Augusta Primary school ¿ Meander from school to the trail ¿ Country like setting transitioned to a road-hugging trail¿ Riding alongside car traffic ¿ The trail was pretty smooth and the wildflowers were in bloom.
The entire trail is very uneven throughout, rough, and with nothing to see, I would urge you either skip this trail or maybe walk it.
This sunny trail has some slight hills and tight curves near the end, after taking you through dense woods and weed fields, so consider giving it a try.
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