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Explore the best rated trails in Michigan, whether you're looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail and Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park. With more than 167 trails covering 2719 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.

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Adrian, MI
Albion, MI
Allen Park, MI
Alma, MI
Alpena, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Auburn Hills, MI
Battle Creek, MI
Bay City, MI
Beecher, MI
Benton Harbor, MI
Berkley, MI
Beverly Hills, MI
Big Rapids, MI
Birmingham, MI
Burton, MI
Accordion
Cadillac, MI
Canton, MI
Clawson, MI
Coldwater, MI
Cutlerville, MI
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn Heights, MI
Detroit, MI
East Grand Rapids, MI
East Lansing, MI
Eastpointe, MI
Ecorse, MI
Escanaba, MI
Farmington, MI
Farmington Hills, MI
Fenton, MI
Ferndale, MI
Flint, MI
Forest Hills, MI
Fraser, MI
Garden City, MI
Grand Haven, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Grandville, MI
Grosse Ile, MI
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Hamtramck, MI
Harper Woods, MI
Haslett, MI
Hazel Park, MI
Highland Park, MI
Holland, MI
Holt, MI
Howell, MI
Inkster, MI
Ionia, MI
Jackson, MI
Jenison, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
Kentwood, MI
Lansing, MI
Lapeer, MI
Lincoln Park, MI
Livonia, MI
Madison Heights, MI
Marquette, MI
Marysville, MI
Melvindale, MI
Midland, MI
Monroe, MI
Mount Clemens, MI
Mount Pleasant, MI
Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Heights, MI
New Baltimore, MI
Niles, MI
Northview, MI
Norton Shores, MI
Novi, MI
Oak Park, MI
Okemos, MI
Owosso, MI
Pontiac, MI
Port Huron, MI
Portage, MI
Redford, MI
River Rouge, MI
Riverview, MI
Rochester, MI
Rochester Hills, MI
Romulus, MI
Roseville, MI
Royal Oak, MI
Saginaw, MI
South Lyon, MI
Southfield, MI
Southgate, MI
Sterling Heights, MI
Sturgis, MI
Taylor, MI
Traverse City, MI
Trenton, MI
Troy, MI
Walker, MI
Warren, MI
Waterford, MI
Waverly, MI
Wayne, MI
Westland, MI
Wixom, MI
Woodhaven, MI
Wyandotte, MI
Wyoming, MI
Ypsilanti, MI
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Activities
Length
Surfaces
Type

Albion River Trail
1.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Alpena Bi-Path
14 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Cinder

Alpena to Hillman Trail
22 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt

Apple Blossom Trail
3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Battle Creek Linear Park
25.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt
Accordion

Baw Beese Trail
8.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Bay County Riverwalk/Railtrail System
17.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Beaver Pete's Trail
20 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Bergland to Sidnaw Rail-Trail
43.5 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt

Betsie Valley Trail
22.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Big M Trail
18.6 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass, Sand

Big Rapids Riverwalk
3.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Bill Nicholls Trail
41.5 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Black Creek Nature Trail
1.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Boardman Lake Trail
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Border-to-Border Trail
19.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Bridge to Bay Trail
37.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Bruno's Run Trail
9.25 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Buck Creek Trail (MI)
2.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Butterworth Trail
3.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Calhoun County Trailway
5.3 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Cannon Township Trail
4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Cass City Walking Trail
1.4 mi
State: MI
Grass, Gravel

Chelsea Community Wellness Path
1.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Woodchips

Chippewa Trail
4.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Clinton River Park Trail
4.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Clinton River Spillway Bike Path
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Clinton River Trail
16 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Coalwood Trail
26.4 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Dequindre Cut Greenway
1.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Detroit RiverWalk
3.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

East Centre Avenue/Sprinkle Road Bikeway
1.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

East West Trail
2.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Falling Waters Trail
10.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Felch Grade Trail
38 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Flint River Trail (MI)
17 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
6.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail
41.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
6.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
21.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt

Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail
15.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
41.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail
9.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Fred Meijer M-6 Trail
9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Millennium Trail
11 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
5.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Standale Trail
4.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park
92.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Fred Thwaites Grand River Trail
3.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Freda Grade Trail
8.4 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Gay - Mohawk Trail
27 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Gravel

Genesee Valley Trail
1.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

George Atkin Jr. Recreational Trail
4.2 mi
State: MI
Concrete

Grand Haven Waterfront Trail
2.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Grand Marais Trail
41.7 mi
State: MI
Sand

Grand River Edges Trail
5.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Granger Meadows Park Trail
1.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Grass River Natural Area Rail Trail
2.2 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Grayling Bicycle Turnpike
6.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Gravel

Grosse Ile Trail
6.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Hampton Township Nature Trail
2.4 mi
State: MI
Gravel

Hancock-Calumet Trail
13.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Harbor Beach Bike-Pedestrian Path
1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Harger Line Rail-Trail
10.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Haywire Trail
33 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Sand

Hines Park Trail/Rouge River Grateway Greenway
19.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Holland Metro Trails
150 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Houghton Waterfront Trail
4.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Houghton-to-Chassell Rail Trail
8.6 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Huron Sunrise Trail
8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Huron Valley Trail
12.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

I-275 Metro Trail
33.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail
2.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Interurban Trail (Allegan County)
1.3 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Interurban Trail (Kent County)
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Iron Ore Heritage Trail
47 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Iron Range Trails - Beechwood to Gibbs City
48 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Iron Range Trails - Crystal Falls to Iron River Trail
25 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Iron Range Trails - Crystal Falls to Stager Trail
11 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Irons Area Tourist Association Snowmobile Trail
60 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Island Lake Pathway
4.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Jackson Intercity Trail
3.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park
34 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
20.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Kensington Metropark Trail
9.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Kent Trails
22.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Keweenaw Trails
58 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Kiwanis Trail (MI)
8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

L'Anse to Big Bay Trail
54 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Lakelands Trail State Park
26 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Lakeshore Connector Path
20 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Lakeside Trail
25.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Lansing River Trail
25.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Leelanau Trail
16.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Linear Park Pathway
2.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Linear Trail Park
16.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Litchfield Nature Trail
2 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass

Little Falls Trail
6.5 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Grass

Little Lake to Chatham Snowmobile Trail
26 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt

Little Traverse Wheelway
23.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Lovers Lane Bikeway
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail
4 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

M-5 Metro Trail
2.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Mackinac Island Loop (State Highway 185)
8.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Macomb Orchard Trail
23.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Main Trail
0.5 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips

Marquette Multi-Use Path
19 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Medbery Bike Trail
1.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Metro Parkway Trail
10.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Milford Trail
4.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Millennium Trail (MI)
1.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
14 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Musketawa Trail
25 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Nahma Grade Trail
32 mi
State: MI
Dirt

North Bank Trail
3.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

North Central State Trail
62 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

North Eastern State Trail
71 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

North Western State Trail
32 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Northern Tier Trail
6.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Northwest Portage Bikeway
3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Paint Creek Trail (MI)
8.9 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
42 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Pere Marquette Rail-Trail
30 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Pere Marquette State Trail
53 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Peshekee to Clowry Rail-Trail
6.1 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel

Plaster Creek Trail
2.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Polly Ann Trail
34.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail
4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Portland Riverwalk
9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Ram Trail
1.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Republic/Champion Grade Trail
7.5 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Riverbend Preserve Rail-Trail
0.1 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Romence Road Bikeway
1.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Russell Street to Patterson Street Trail
0.4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Saginaw County to Bay County Connector
7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
11 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Shaver Road Bikeway
1.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Shingle Mill Pathway
12 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
21.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Gravel

Soo Strong Trail
32 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt, Sand

Southern Links Trailway
10.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Woodchips

Spoonville Trail
1.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Spring Brook Pathway
5 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt

St. Ignace to Trout Lake Trail
26 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Gravel

State Line Trail
107.1 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Gravel

Stony Creek Metropark Trail
6.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Sycamore Trail
2.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Tahquamenon Falls State Park Trails
22.5 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass

Tawas Bay Pedestrian and Bike Path
10.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Thomas Township Trail
2.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Traverse Area and Recreation Trail (TART)
13 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Trolley Line Trail (MI)
2.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Tyoga Historical Pathway
1.4 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt, Grass

Valhalla Trail
1.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Van Buren Trail Spur
2.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Van Buren Trail State Park

14 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Vassar Rail Trail
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Vicksburg Trailway
1.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Wadhams to Avoca Trail
12 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail
8.8 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Wayne County Metroparks Trail
16.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Wellston Area Tourist Association Snowmobile Trail
64 mi
State: MI
Ballast

West Bloomfield Trail
6.8 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Western Gateway Trail
6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

White Lake Pathway
3.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park
22.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Zilwaukee Pathway
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The pleasant little Albion River Trail runs along the south bank of the Kalamazoo River through the town of Albion. The trail runs between McClure Riverfront Park on the west end and Victory Park on...
 MI 1.6 mi Asphalt
Alpena's Bi-Path covers 14 miles of ground in an urban landscape, taking in scenic views of Lake Huron and Thunder Bay River, as well as skirting Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary. The paved trail follows a...
 MI 14 mi Asphalt, Cinder
The scenic Alpena to Hillman Trail runs for 22 miles across northern Michigan on a former railroad corridor. The surface is largely improved, so the trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers,...
 MI 22 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt
The Apple Blossom Trail connects the communities of Caspian and Iron River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It traces the banks of the Iron River (popular for trout fishing) and, for much of the way,...
 MI 3 mi Asphalt
The Battle Creek Linear Park trail encompasses nearly 26 miles of connected trails in Battle Creek. Residents use the loop trails to put some snap, crackle, and pop in their exercise routines, while...
 MI 25.9 mi Asphalt
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 8.2 mi Asphalt
The Bay County Riverwalk/Railtrail System connects a nature trail in a wildlife refuge on the shores of Lake Huron to a loop trail around the bustling port of Bay City. From the same 17-mile paved...
 MI 17.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Accordion
Beaver Pete's Trail follows portions of an old railroad corridor in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The trail is popular in winter with snowmobilers. For more information, contact the city of Iron...
 MI 20 mi Ballast
There’s no need to hold your breath along the Bergland to Sidnaw Rail-Trail while teetering across steep land bridges or crossing the impressive trestles that tower over streams and rivers because the...
 MI 43.5 mi Ballast, Dirt
Remoteness and solitude describe a trip along the 22-mile Betsie Valley Trail in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. Starting at the old logging town of Thompsonville, the trail slopes gently...
 MI 22.1 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Big M Trail in Manistee National Forest is a cross-country ski trail and a mountain bike trail. There are actually four segments, each with varying levels of difficulty, from easiest to most...
 MI 18.6 mi Dirt, Grass, Sand
The Big Rapids Riverwalk travels alongside the scenic Muskegon River and connects downtown Big Rapids with several recreational amenities, including Hemlock Park, Northend Riverside Park, and Swede...
 MI 3.8 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Bill Nicholls Trail wanders for 41 miles through the Upper Peninsula’s scenic Copper Country, where visitors can spot wildlife and see remnants of the copper mining that flourished for more than...
 MI 41.5 mi Ballast, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
The Black Creek Nature Trail begins at the Davison Township Municipal Center and winds its way to the trail system in the City of Davison’s Jack Abernathy Regional Park. Travelers on the trail will...
 MI 1.6 mi Asphalt
The Boardman Lake Trail connects Traverse City neighborhoods, businesses, two parks and the district's library on a scenic route along the eastern shoreline of a large natural lake. One day, it's...
 MI 2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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 19.7 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
The Bridge to Bay Trail extends from the village of Lake Port on Lake Huron south to Algonac on the St. Clair River; however, only about 37.5 miles of the 54 planned miles are completed as of early...
 MI 37.5 mi Asphalt
Bruno's Run Trail is a 9-mile loop in the Hiawatha National Forest. The trail is open for mountain biking, hiking and snowshoeing. Because it's not groomed in winter, only advanced cross-country...
 MI 9.25 mi Dirt
Following the north side of the creek, the Buck Creek Trail provides a pleasant route through Grandville's neighborhoods and, with a newer extension, connects the downtown area with a network of...
 MI 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Butterworth Trail connects several neighborhoods in Grand Rapids on both sides of the Grand River. The majority of the paved trail loops through a large swath of land formerly home to the...
 MI 3.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
If you’re looking for a rustic escape form the din of everyday life, consider the Calhoun County Trailway. The Trailway weaves through three of the county’s four parks. The  5.3-mile trail kicks off...
 MI 5.3 mi Crushed Stone
In just 4 miles, visitors to the Cannon Township Trail are able to experience a variety of landscapes. The greenway begins in the Cannon Township Center, and travels through pine forests, grassy...
 MI 4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
This short trail through the village of Cass City begins at the Hills and Dales Hospital and follows a linear park to the Cass River, where the trail dead ends. The gravel and grass trail is suitable...
 MI 1.4 mi Grass, Gravel
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
The Chippewa Trail offers a paved 4-mile route from Midland to the Chippewa Nature Center, part of a beautiful 1,200-acre preserve, where you'll find a wildlife viewing area, river overlook and...
 MI 4.1 mi Asphalt
Clinton River Park Trail winds along the east bank of its namesake river in Sterling Heights, a northern suburb of Detroit. The paved trail runs through a tranquil, wooded area; keep a lookout for...
 MI 4.5 mi Asphalt
The Clinton River Spillway Trail passes through a mostly wooded corridor above and parallel to the spillway between Velger Boat Harbor on Lake St. Clair and Shady Side Park in Mt. Clemens. At the east...
 MI 2 mi Asphalt
The Clinton River Trail is a 16-mile recreational trail on an abandoned rail line through the heart of Oakland County, including the cities of Sylvan Lake, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and...
 MI 16 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Coalwood Trail runs east–west for 26.4 miles between the Cusino State Wildlife Research Area and the town of Chatham. The trail traverses wooded and open terrain in parts of the Hiawatha National...
 MI 26.4 mi Ballast
The Dequindre Cut Greenway is a paved path nearly 2 miles long in downtown Detroit. The trail has separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians and you'll find entrance ramps at Lafayette Street,...
 MI 1.8 mi Asphalt
Along its 3.5-mile route, the RiverWalk offers breathtaking views of the Detroit River and city skyline. Recreational opportunities abound as the trail links Milliken State Park and numerous plazas...
 MI 3.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
On the east end of Portage, this paved pathway begins near the intersection of S. Sprinkle Road and Zylman Avenue. On the south side of Zylman Avenue, you can easily reach Ramona Park, which offers a...
 MI 1.5 mi Asphalt
The East West Trail follows an electric utility corridor for more than 2 arrow-straight miles through Kentwood, Michigan. The trail runs along a creek for a short distance and features some short...
 MI 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Falling Waters Trail is a 10.4-mile asphalt rail-trail that links the town of Concord with the city of Jackson. The trail follows the old rail bed of the former Michigan Central Railroad, and...
 MI 10.4 mi Asphalt
The Felch Grade Trail is a rough-surfaced route between the communities of Narenta and Felch in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For most of its length, the trail parallels State Route 69, but your...
 MI 38 mi Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
The Flint River Trail begins near downtown at the University of Michigan-Flint campus and heads north along both sides of the Flint River to Bluebell Beach on the reservoir. Another segment takes you...
 MI 17 mi Asphalt
The Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail is situated between two natural treasures: Lake Michigan to the west and the Manistee National Forest to the east. The pathway, built on an inactive section of the...
 MI 6.8 mi Asphalt
The Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) Rail Trail stretches 41 miles between the mid-Michigan towns of Ionia and Owosso, offering a mix of pastoral and wooded landscapes. It crosses three...
 MI 41.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Fred Meijer Flat River Trail connects 2 mountain bike trails and 5 city parks in Greenville. The trail follows the winding Flat River, offering scenic views and incorporating forest and wetlands....
 MI 6.5 mi Asphalt
The largely unimproved Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail links the cities of Lowell, Belding and Greenville in Kent, Ionia and Montcalm counties, respectively. While plans call for the eventual...
 MI 21.7 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt
The Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail is one component of a network of trails in mid-west Michigan that, when complete, will stretch 125 miles from Alma to Owosso. The trails are named after...
 MI 15.5 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
The paved Fred Meijer Heartland Trail rolls for 42 miles through farmland and forests in central Michigan as it links a half-dozen rural towns with recreational opportunities. Its route follows the...
 MI 41.8 mi Asphalt
The Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail begins in the rural community of Jamestown southwest of Grand Rapids and travels nearly 10 miles west, primarily along existing roads, to Zeeland Township. Passing by one...
 MI 9.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
The Fred Meijer M-6 Trail runs for 9 miles paralleling Michigan Highway 6/Paul B. Henry Expressway south of Grand Rapids (a.k.a. the M-6). As such, it's not the most quiet of trails, but it still...
 MI 9 mi Asphalt
The Fred Meijer Millennium Trail courses through the 1,500-acre Millennium Park in Walker, a community southwest of Grand Rapids. The trail network has both paved and crushed stone trails, allowing...
 MI 11 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
The Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail is the last trail of a dozen trails in western Michigan to be named after philanthropist and Rail-Trail Champion Fred Meijer. When complete, the trail will be an...
 MI 5.4 mi Asphalt
The Fred Meijer Standale Trail—one of several trails in western Michigan named for the grocery magnate and philanthropist who donated generously to their development—connects retail, civic and...
 MI 4.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park makes tracks from a bustling Grand Rapids community to the forests, farmlands, and friendly towns of Northern Lower Michigan. At nearly 93 miles, it is the...
 MI 92.6 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Fred Thwaites Grand River Trail, also known as the Ionia River Trail, travels for just over 3 miles along the edge of Grand River. The paved pathway begins at Quarry Road and travels to the Ionia...
 MI 3.2 mi Asphalt
The Freda Grade Trail—also known as Trail 121 on Michigan snowmobile maps—connects with the Bill Nicholls Trail just north of South Range and offers riders a fun-filled trek to view Lake Superior to...
 MI 8.4 mi Dirt
The Gay–Mohawk Trail runs between the two small towns of the same name in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. It is largely a snowmobile trail. For more information and maps, contact Keweenaw Trails...
 MI 27 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Genesee Valley Trail provides a pleasant, nearly 2-mile route on the western outskirts of Flint. The paved trail runs mostly at a diagonal from just north of Genesee Valley Center to Corunna...
 MI 1.7 mi Asphalt
The George Atkin Jr. Recreational Trail winds along scenic Pine Run Creek in the City of Clio. From a hub downtown at Clio Park, the paved trail branches out through the city, providing access to a...
 MI 4.2 mi Concrete
Grand Haven's Waterfront Trail is scenic route from the shore of Lake Michigan inland along the Grand River a short ways. You'll find shops and eateries, as well as plenty of boats, on the Grand...
 MI 2.5 mi Asphalt
For more information on the Grand Marais Trail, between Shingleton and Grand Marais, contact the Michigan DNR. This trail is popular with snowmobilers.
MI 41.7 mi Sand
The Grand River Edges Trail runs in loops on the east and west banks of the Grand River near downtown Grand Rapids. At the south end, the trail crosses back and forth over the river via pedestrian...
 MI 5.4 mi Asphalt
The Granger Meadows Park Trail forms a loop around the 76-acre park in DeWitt Township, just north of Lansing. The park was built and donated by Granger III and Associates, a local trash and recycling...
 MI 1.9 mi Asphalt
The Grass River Natural Area has a system of six trails through wetlands and woodland, a beautiful retreat south of Lake Bellaire in northern Michigan. The preserve's rail-trail provides just over 2...
 MI 2.2 mi Crushed Stone
Located in Grayling, Michigan, the Grayling Bicycle Turnpike runs from the north side of the Grayling downtown area at North Down River Road all the way out to the entrance of Hartwick Pines State...
 MI 6.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Grosse Ile Trail is a smooth, paved route running nearly the entire north–south length of Grosse Ile, which rests in the Detroit River between mainland Michigan and Ontario, Canada. The trail...
 MI 6.2 mi Asphalt
The Hampton Township Nature Trail is a 2-mile gravel trail that begins at Finn Road Park winding through marshy areas, woods, skirts farm fields, and ending at a boat launch on Jones Road. Along the...
 MI 2.4 mi Gravel
Take a trip through the heart of "Copper Country" on the Hancock/Calumet Trail. When more than three-quarters of the nation's copper came from this region of the Keweenaw Peninsula, Mineral Range...
 MI 13.4 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
The Harbor Beach Bike-Pedestrian Path links the North Park Campground with the bathing beach by the pier at the end of Trescott Street. It also provides access to the marina.
MI 1 mi Asphalt
The Harger Line Rail-Trail runs for an arrow-straight 10 miles through farmland in rural Saginaw County. The trail opened in 2008, two years after the underlying Harger Line Railway corridor was...
 MI 10.1 mi Asphalt
Opened in 1970, the Haywire Trail was the first rail-trail in Michigan; it follows the former Manistique and Lake Superior Railroad. The multi-use pathway is primarily used by ATV riders in summer and...
 MI 33 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Sand
This trail is actually composed of two trails: the 2-mile Rouge River Gateway Greenway and the 17.5-mile Hines Park Trail, which create a seamless 19.5-mile connection between Dearborn and...
 MI 19.5 mi Asphalt
To be in Holland, Michigan is to experience authentic Dutch culture in the American mid-west, from dikes and canals, to tulip fields and even a windmill, a postcard perfect scene waits around every...
 MI 150 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Houghton's Waterfront Trail links a few of the town's small waterfront parks along an inlet of Portage Lake. In addition to parks, you'll find access to beaches, fishing and the village of Houghton in...
 MI 4.5 mi Asphalt
The rail-trail between Chassell and Houghton roughly parallels US 41 on one side and the shore of Portage Lake on the other. This trail is open to snowmobiles in the winter and walkers/hikers and...
 MI 8.6 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
The Huron Sunrise Trail follows the shore of Lake Huron from south of Rogers City, through town and north to end at 40 Mile Lighthouse. The scenic trail links the town with Vogler Conservation Area, a...
 MI 8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Paved and mostly flat, the Huron Valley Trail links several suburban communities, parks, and a large recreation area while providing connections to a growing network of trails. Forming a lowercase...
 MI 12.2 mi Asphalt
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 33.2 mi Asphalt
The Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail currently runs for more than 2 miles through Niles, Michigan, on the eastern bank of the St. Joseph River. The trail occupies a former New York Central Railroad...
 MI 2.2 mi Asphalt
Allegan County’s Interurban Trail runs north-south through the City of Wayland. The trail follows a former interurban railroad corridor through the heart of the community between Grand Rapids and...
 MI 1.3 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The City of Wyoming’s Interurban Trail follows a former interurban railroad corridor through the heart of the community just south of Grand Rapids. Trains between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo ceased...
 MI 2 mi Asphalt
The Iron Ore Heritage Trail traverses 47 miles across the Marquette Iron Range in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. The trail shares and celebrates the area’s rich mining history with interpretive...
 MI 47 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Beechwood to Gibbs City section of the Iron Range Trail system is primarily used by snowmobiles and ATVs. The trail follows an old railroad corridor through the bogs, lakes and forests of...
 MI 48 mi Ballast
The Crystal Falls to Iron River section of the Iron Range Trail system is primarily used by snowmobiles and ATVs. The trail follows an old railroad corridor through the bogs, lakes and forests of...
 MI 25 mi Ballast
The Crystal Falls to Stager section of the Iron Range Trail system is primarily used by snowmobiles and ATVs. The trail follows an old railroad corridor through the bogs, lakes and forests of...
 MI 11 mi Ballast
The Irons Area Tourist Association maintains 60 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiles and ATVs in the Manistee National Forest. For more information, contact the tourist association or the national...
 MI 60 mi Ballast
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
The arrow-straight Jackson Intercity Trail follows the old rail bed of the former Michigan Central Railroad for 3.4 miles through the southwest section of Jackson. The trail provides a nice...
 MI 3.4 mi Asphalt
More than a half-dozen old railroad towns between Kalamazoo and South Haven offer rest and replenishment to travelers using the Kal-Haven Trail. The 34-mile crushed-limestone rail-trail links these...
 MI 34 mi Crushed Stone
hen complete, the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail will run for 35 miles throughout Kalamazoo County. Currently, the trail consists of two continuous segments connected by bike lanes: one segment extends...
 MI 20.9 mi Asphalt
The Kensington Metropark Trail forms a paved loop around Kent Lake in western Oakland County. The scenic area, which features 4,481 acres of hilly terrain around the large lake, is one of the most...
 MI 9.5 mi Asphalt
An easy, flat, and well-maintained trail system, the Kent Trails provide transportation and access to nature in the bustling, second-largest metropolitan area in Michigan. The southern trail section...
 MI 22.2 mi Asphalt
The Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan has a vast network of trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ORV use. For more information and for detailed...
 MI 58 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
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
The L'Anse to Big Bay Trail is a popular snowmobile trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The trail runs between the town of L'Anse and Big Bay, along the shore of Lake Superior through Sawyer Lake...
 MI 54 mi Dirt
Tradition says that Michigan has 11,000 lakes. The eastern section of the Lakelands Trail State Park passes through a chain of them as it rolls from the town of Hamburg and Lakeland to Munith some 26...
 MI 26 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
The Lakeshore Connector Path runs along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, between Grand Haven and Holland, a distance of nearly 20 miles. The paved path parallels Lakeshore Drive and offers access...
 MI 20 mi Asphalt
The Lakeside Trail system offers more than 25 miles of paved paths through the villages of Fruitport, Ferrysburg, and Spring Lake. Its main loop circles Spring Lake (the lake) and encompasses spur...
 MI 25.9 mi Asphalt
The Lansing River Trail traces the course of three waterways for more than 25 miles across Michigan’s capital city. Visiting all four main points of the compass in Lansing, the trail provides a route...
 MI 25.3 mi Asphalt
The 17-mile Leelanau Trail runs up a Lake Michigan peninsula that is known for its abundance of cherry orchards and Riesling grape vineyards. Located in northern Michigan, the paved trail connects the...
 MI 16.6 mi Asphalt
Lapeer’s Linear Park Pathway courses through the city, connecting several parks with residences and businesses. A portion of the trail runs on a former railroad corridor; the same one now home to the...
 MI 2.3 mi Asphalt
The Linear Trail Park trail winds its way through the town of Grand Haven paralleling several of the town's main thoroughfares. It connects on the west side at two points to the Lake Shore Connector...
 MI 16.9 mi Asphalt
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
The Little Falls Trail is located on the southern end of Bond Falls Flowage in the Watersmeet Ranger District of the Ottawa National Forest. Contact the national forest for more information.
MI 6.5 mi Ballast, Grass
The Little Lake to Chatham Snowmobile Trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula traverses a remote area of bog and woodland. For more information, contact Snowmobile Chatham and UP snowmobile trails.
MI 26 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt
icture-postcard-worthy views of Lake Michigan and its shoreline greet visitors to the Little Traverse Wheelway in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. The paved trail rolls for 24 miles from...
 MI 23.7 mi Asphalt
Lovers Lane Bikeway provides a paved, north-south route through the southern Michigan city of Portage. The paved pathway parallels the east side of Lovers Lane for 2 miles with a wide grassy median...
 MI 2 mi Asphalt
The Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail closely follows the river for 4 miles through the town of Canton on the western outskirts of Detroit. The compacted crushed stone pathway includes eight wooden...
 MI 4 mi Crushed Stone
The M-5 Metro Trail runs for 2 miles between Commerce Township and the city of Novi in southeastern Michigan. The paved trail parallels the west side of its namesake roadway (also known as the...
 MI 2.2 mi Asphalt
Mackinac Island is truly deserving of its status as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Michigan. Although small—less than 4 square miles—the island offers an abundance of natural and...
 MI 8.3 mi Asphalt
he automotive industry has the most impact on Macomb County’s economy, but it’s the freshly picked apples and squeezed cider that leave lasting impressions on visitors to the Macomb Orchard Trail....
 MI 23.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Main Trail runs for just 0.5 mile along an east–west corridor through the Whitehouse Nature Center. The trail links a series of loop trails through the nature center and begins at the visitor...
 MI 0.5 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips
Marquette's Multi-Use Path encompasses 19 miles of paved trail that circles the city from Presque Isle Park in the north to the town of Harvey in the south. The trail provides access to neighborhoods,...
 MI 19 mi Asphalt
The Medbery Bike Trail runs from a junction with the Hart-Montague Trail State Park and White Lake Pathway in Montague, Michigan, to an industrial park west of town. The rail-trail passes primarily...
 MI 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Metro Parkway Trail—also known as the Freedom Trail—parallels the busy Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Road) through urban Macomb County. You'll find many street crossings throughout a mix of...
 MI 10.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Milford Trail connects the Village of Milford with the popular Kensington Metropark in Oakland County. The winding trail offers plenty of scenery as it travels through woodlands and...
 MI 4.2 mi Asphalt
Though the Millennium Trail runs just over a mile, it connects several attractions in the southern Michigan city of Portage. Its east end connects to the scenic Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail,...
 MI 1.3 mi Asphalt
Muskegon's Lakeshore Trail provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake, while also passing among beautiful sand dunes, lively parks and the city of Muskegon itself. Small sections of the...
 MI 14 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Musketawa Trail is one of the best places to get away from it all if you live and work in the western Michigan population centers of Muskegon or Grand Rapids. The 25-mile paved rail-trail rolls...
 MI 25 mi Asphalt
The Nahma Grade Trail is popular with snowmobilers; it's groomed in winter and links to other area snowmobile trails. The trail passes through a corridor of pine woods, open space and lowland sand...
 MI 32 mi Dirt
The North Bank Trail will one day stretch 18 miles from Spring Lake to Marne, on the western outskirts of Grand Rapids. Currently, a little more than its first three miles are complete on the trail's...
 MI 3.3 mi Asphalt
The 62-mile North Central State Trail offers a multiuse trail adventure into the hills, agricultural areas, woods, and waterways of Michigan, with connections to well-Âżestablished tourist towns at...
 MI 62 mi Crushed Stone
The 71-mile North Eastern State Trail, along the former Detroit and Mackinac Railway, provides a mostly solitary and meditative experience as you travel through wetlands, farmland, forests, and a few...
 MI 71 mi Crushed Stone
The North Western State Trail—formerly known as the Petoskey to Mackinaw Trail after its endpoints—passes through many communities along the way, including Conway, Oden, Ponshewaing, Brutus, Pellston,...
 MI 32 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Northern Tier Trail winds through East Lansing on the outskirts of Michigan's capital, offering miles of paved pathway through tree-lined areas and wetlands. The 10-foot-wide trail connects...
 MI 6.6 mi Asphalt
As its name implies, the Northwest Portage Bikeway traverses the northwestern neighborhoods of Portage, a city in the Kalamazoo metro area. The 3-mile paved trail begins just south of Crossroads Mall,...
 MI 3 mi Asphalt
Even though the Paint Creek Trail is Michigan’s oldest nonmotorized rail-trail, the occasional face-lifts and renovations keep it looking as young as ever. Established in 1983, the crushed-limestone...
 MI 8.9 mi Crushed Stone
When complete, the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail will be a 42-mile, multi-use recreation trail, extending from Grand Rapids to Vermontville; it eventually may be extended to Jackson. The trail is...
 MI 42 mi Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone
Many factors contribute to the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail’s popularity. It runs for 30 miles on smooth asphalt that is well maintained and, at 14 feet, wide enough to ride or walk side-by-side. At...
 MI 30 mi Asphalt
The Pere Marquette State Trail, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, begins in Clare and courses for 53 miles west through beautiful woodlands and fields to Baldwin. If you want to...
 MI 53 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Peshekee to Clowry Rail-Trail is straight and flat, following an old railroad grade that parallels Ida Road north of the town of Champion. The trail crosses the Escanaba River in several places as...
 MI 6.1 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel
The Plaster Creek Trail provides a non-motorized way to access Grand Rapids neighborhoods via a pleasant, tree-lined route. The path meanders along a tributary of the Grand River from Ken-O-Sha Park...
 MI 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Polly Ann Trail is a 34-mile long, non-motorized trail extending north from suburban Detroit on a former Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Railroad corridor. The trail is managed separately by groups in...
 MI 34.2 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
The Portage Bikeway trail system is a 17.5-mile network of multi-use trails throughout the city of Portage, south of Kalamazoo. The 4-mile segment through Portage Creek Bicentennial Park is cleared of...
 MI 4 mi Asphalt
The Portland Riverwalk ushers visitors around the charming town of Portland on 9 miles of paved trail. Also known as the Rivertrail Linear Park, the trail connects a handful of parks, scenic views...
 MI 9 mi Asphalt
The Ram Trail is a close to 2-mile trail beginning at Holt High School where there is access to tennis courts, soccer fields, softball and baseball diamonds and playgrounds. The trail runs eastward...
 MI 1.8 mi Asphalt
Over its 7.5 mile course, the Republic/Champion Grade Trail crosses 11 small bridges, skirts a couple of lakes and ponds, passes by bogs and beaver huts, and flows by and across creeks and rivers....
 MI 7.5 mi Ballast
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
Romence Road Bikeway is a utilitarian east-west route across Portage, a city just south of Kalamazoo. The west end of the paved pathway begins at Westnedge Avenue, adjacent to a shopping center...
 MI 1.5 mi Asphalt
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
Eastern Michigan's 7-mile Saginaw County to Bay County Connector is lined with trees and traverses picturesque farmland. The paved rail-trail follows the former Detroit and Mackinac Railway, which...
 MI 7 mi Asphalt
The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail offers a year-round rural retreat from the urban confines of Saginaw. Rolling through a continuous woodsy border past farms, fields, and game areas for 11 miles, the...
 MI 11 mi Asphalt
Shaver Road Bikeway begins on the south side of E. Centre Avenue in the southern Michigan city of Portage. On the north side of the roadway, a connection to the 4-mile Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail...
 MI 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Shingle Mill Pathway is a series of trail loops for hikers, cross-country skiers and mountain bikers. Horses and snowmobiles are not permitted on the Shingle Mill Pathway. All the loops begin...
 MI 12 mi Dirt
When completed, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail will wind for 27 miles through the stunning Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—a national park on the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwest...
 MI 21.2 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Soo Strongs Trail runs for 32 miles, mostly following part of an abandoned rail corridor of the old Soo Line, between Sault Ste. Marie and the small community of Eckerman. There's a gap in the...
 MI 32 mi Ballast, Dirt, Sand
The Southern Links Trailway is a 10-mile rail-trail that connects the communities of Columbiaville, Otter Lake and Millington in central Michigan. While the trail is paved with smooth asphalt, an...
 MI 10.2 mi Asphalt, Woodchips
At its southern end, the Spoonville Trail begins near the Grand River in western Michigan's Robinson Township. Bicyclists and pedestrians can safely cross the river on a concrete-barrier-protected...
 MI 1.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The 5-mile Spring Brook Trail crosses flat to hilly terrain in Mackinaw State Forest. The trail accommodates hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers. The trail meanders along a wooded creek...
 MI 5 mi Ballast, Dirt
The St. Ignace to Trout Lake Trail is located almost entirely within the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The follows an abandoned rail corridor from the town of St. Ignace...
 MI 26 mi Dirt, Gravel
The rugged State Line Trail is Michigan's longest and reddest (iron in the soil) rail-trail. There are over 50 bridges on the trail, often with incredible vistas over rivers. Eagle and osprey...
 MI 107.1 mi Ballast, Gravel
With 4,461 acres of prime recreational lands, this top-rated park's scenic, hilly terrain surrounds beautiful 500-acre Stony Creek Lake. Park features include a nature center, a hike-bike trail,...
 MI 6.2 mi Asphalt
The Sycamore Trail, which opened in October 2014, provides an important connection between two other trails in Delhi Charter Township, on the south end of Lansing. At the trail’s northern end, it...
 MI 2.1 mi Asphalt
Tahquamenon Falls State Park has a series of six trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, covering more than 22 miles. Some of the trails are loops, while others join the loops. The scenic trails...
 MI 22.5 mi Dirt, Grass
The Tawas Bay Pedestrian and Bike Path follows both US 23 and the shore of Tawas Bay in northern Michigan. The scenic route, which offers stunning water views at several points along the way, connects...
 MI 10.1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Thomas Township Trail provides a paved, north-south route of just over 2 miles through this Michigan community. It begins at a connection with the popular Saginaw Valley Rail Trail, which heads...
 MI 2.3 mi Asphalt
The 13-mile Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trail provides trail users with extended waterfront access in Traverse City, the self-proclaimed Cherry Capital of the World, brushing by...
 MI 13 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Trolley Line Trail, which opened in 2009, runs north from the City of Clio to the Saginaw County line at Willard Road in Vienna Township. It is so-named because it occupies a corridor that once...
 MI 2.8 mi Asphalt
The Tyoga Historical Pathway is a remote, 1.4-mile loop trail deep in the woods of northern Michigan. From State Route 28 (M-28), the trail is about 2 miles north on North Point Road (Laughing...
 MI 1.4 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass
The Valhalla Trail runs for just over a mile in Delhi Charter Township, a southern suburb of Lansing. Its northern half is wooded and winds through Valhalla Park, which offers a swimming beach,...
 MI 1.3 mi Asphalt
The Van Buren Trail Spur, which opened in November 2015, offers a paved, off-road route from the southern outskirts of South Haven to Van Buren State Park. The rail-trail begins at 16th Avenue, where...
 MI 2.5 mi Asphalt
Head for Van Buren Trail State Park and take a walk (or ride) on the wild side. Wildlife abounds on this rural 14 miles between Hartford and South Haven. While you might see deer, rabbit, fox and...
 MI 14 mi Ballast
The Vassar Rail Trail weaves through the small community of Vassar, Michigan. The trail segment built on a former railroad corridor is located on the western bank of the Cass River and is perhaps the...
 MI 2 mi Asphalt
The Vicksburg Trailway runs for nearly 2 miles on a former railroad corridor in a small village south of Kalamazoo. The paved trail is surrounded by dense woodlands for all but the southernmost...
 MI 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Wadhams to Avoca Trail passes through 12 miles of woods and farmland in southeastern Michigan, but it’s the historic railroad bridge over Mill Creek that’s the big draw. Everyone from solo...
 MI 12 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail follows a former railroad corridor between the towns of Watersmeet, in the north, and Land O'Lakes, in the south. The trail is used by snowmobiles and ATVs, as...
 MI 8.8 mi Ballast
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
The Wellston Area Tourist Association maintains about 64 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling in the Manistee–Huron National Forest. For more information and maps, contact the Tourist...
 MI 64 mi Ballast
The West Bloomfield Trail sails along for nearly 7 miles through a municipality that claims to be one of the wettest in the nation—not from rainfall but from the sheer number of lakes (28), ponds...
 MI 6.8 mi Crushed Stone
The Western Gateway trail is part of the western portion of the greater Iron Belle Trail. It runs from the Ironwood, on the Michigan-Wisconsin border, eastward to Bessemer, Michigan. The multi-use...
 MI 6 mi Asphalt
The White Lake Pathway provides an important connection between two neighboring towns that face each other across the beautiful White Lake. The trail traces a former railroad bed for just over 3...
 MI 3.2 mi Asphalt
The name tells the tale of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park. Rolling for 22 paved miles through the farms, orchards, and forests of western Michigan between Hart and Montague,...
 MI 22.7 mi Asphalt
The Zilwaukee Pathway offers a paved route through the eastern Michigan city of Zilwaukee. It begins on the western shore of the Saginaw River at Zilwaukee Riverfront Park, where you'll find parking,...
 MI 2 mi Asphalt

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Recent Trail Reviews

Shingle Mill Pathway

Just What I Was Looking For

July, 2017 by caleb.stade

I have been trying to get back into backpacking after a two year hiatus but also something to fight the city blues from being stuck in the concrete jungle. Pigeon River County State Forest did both quite nicely.

Beautiful plants with trees, plenty of distance from any cities or towns, well trod path, great support facilities (water pumps,campsites, etc), friendly people, a truly picturesque stream running through, excellent options on length, good signage.

Two minor complaints. 1) The trail could use a bit more love. There was on section in particular that was pretty over grown with the grasses. I did not have much trouble following the trail but it was almost completely overshadowed by the growth in places. There were also several substantial trees across the path that could do with clearing. 2) Better differentiation between the trails markers would make things much easier. All trails have the same blue triangle that indicates and ski/hiking path but there is more than one trail in the park. Nothing careful map work and a little orienteering can't overcome, but it would be much simpler if at least some sort of color coding was put in place.

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Little Traverse Wheelway

Great Getaway

July, 2017 by emmis

Proud to be a Fudgie with family ties to the Mitt - camped at Petoskey State Park this weekend and rode the trail back and forth to Charlevoix for Venetian Festival. Northern Michigan is tops for road and trail riding and the scenery on Little Traverse Bay is as captivating as any. Petoskey and Charlevoix are two fun cities for year-round adventure.

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Bay County Riverwalk/Railtrail System

Bay County Riverwalk/Rail trail

July, 2017 by mahmoudi

Bay County Riverwalk/Rail trail is a well-marked and picturesque trail. It covers a diverse area, going through a residential areas in the city, the woods, the marshes, and the river front. Although it was cloudy and rainy throughout the day, we really enjoyed our ride. We also biked through the 5-mile unpaved loop in the woods. The view from the two wooden observatories located about a mile from one another inside the unpaved loop is priceless. I do not recommend the trail for kids as there were many cross-roads, but it is a perfect and gorgeous trail - rain or shine- for adults.

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Accordion

Saginaw County to Bay County Connector

Good Trail with Scenery and Wildlife but Room for Improvement

July, 2017 by pnewton

This has the potential to be a great trail, but as of this writing there are a few problems. It is a new trail having opened just last fall (2016) and has limited amenities so far. I did not see any water along the way and only a couple of places to stop and rest. The only trail head with parking is at the north end in Bay City though there are plans for a southern trail head at the Saginaw end. There are also plans to connect the trail with the Bay City loop trail and with trails in Saginaw.

The trail is flat and runs along the west side of the Saginaw River through woods, marsh and farm fields. In two places bridges cross open water and the views from these bridges are spectacular.

As I road this route I saw numerous wildlife including a few birds I'm not sure I have seen before. Unfortunately you are likely to see way more Canada geese and their leavings than you may want to see. At one point I could imagine how the riders in the Tour de France feel with the crowds pushing in on both sides except this crowd was waddling along and hissing. Aside from the geese you are likely to see quite a few egrets, herons, ducks, deer, etc. I think I may have also seen a couple of Osprey.

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Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park

Beautiful trail

July, 2017 by tigerfan

My husband and rode this trail for the first time and loved it. It amazes me that people call a trail such as this boring. It is beautiful nature----loved the first part out of the Kalamazoo trailhead---pristine and full of lush trees. We rode 10 miles and turned around and saw rolling landscapes and agriculture. Gentle incline but be prepared that it is a gravel trail. After the first mile it became hardened and easier. Also---keep your heads up for the crossroads. Next time we will start in South Haven. Beautiful and we are very appreciative that we are provided with trails such as this to keep us off the road.

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Lakeshore Connector Path

Lakeshore Sidewalk

July, 2017 by grndr4

This is nothing more than a wide asphalt sidewalk next to busy noisy highway. Loud motorcycles, trucks, driveways many street crossings. You name it. Houses and front yards, etc. I went about halfway from GH to Holland and just turned back. Don't do with smaller children! This is not "Ottawa county's showpiece".

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Western Gateway Trail

Beautiful

July, 2017 by tonya.coleman

Very beautiful trail with plenty of benches and an occasional picnic table along the way. Gorgeous bridges, scenic overlooks and railroad informational signs along the way. You won't be disappointed after biking or walking this trail.

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Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail

Not recommended

July, 2017 by catenbri

I started at a cute park where there was absolutely no signage and followed a trail for almost a mile until it ended at a sidewalk. I asked a neighbor if this was the trail and she said yes. I wound my way through a small town bumping over driveways until I decided to turn back. It's hilly, unmarked and bumpy.

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Cannon Township Trail

Cannon Township Gem

July, 2017 by dmalinbike

Trail starts at the Cannon Two. office on M44 at Myers Lake Rd. A non-semi ride along M44 for 1/2 mile gets you to a neighborhood where you enter the real trail. From here a pleasant walk or ride through a quiet wooded area of the township. Hilly at times, some steep. Easy to hit 20+ mph on your bike with little effort. Trail takes you to Townsend Park and eventually to the quaint village of Cannonsburg. Avoid the ride along M44 by starting at this end and going north. Can be busy at times but not exceedingly. One of our favorite close-by bike ride and walking trails.

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Battle Creek Linear Park

So Much Potential

July, 2017 by mikebujtas

My wife and I visited Battle Creek for the first time solely to ride this trail Sunday. Even after reading some reviews and seeing "poorly marked" noted several times, we decided since it was relatively close to home (75 minutes or so) we'd give it a try. We started at Friendship Park downtown since it looked like it was smack in the middle of the trail, but when we got to the park there wasn't a trail sign or marking to be found, at least that we could see. Most of the downtown area is closed on Sunday, it was like a ghost town at noon. We drove around for 30 minutes following both Google Maps and the map found on this site, and finally figured out where the trail was (we thought). We unloaded and started riding, following what we thought was the Linear Park trail, only find that after a mile or so of turning around and riding in circles, it was not even the actual trail. Once we found the proper path, the ride was choppy in the downtown area... lots of stops for cross streets, still having to stop and check street names and such because the trail was not marked at all in town. Riding out of town we started feeling much better about it. It follows the river for a ways and the scenery is very nice. We got to a sports complex that we vaguely identified on the trail map, saw the dotted line for the trail on the map, but again there were no markings at the outer edge of the park that identified where the trail continued for us to do the entire loop. We ended up doubling back to where we started and then rode out a ways in the other direction. Again, the actual Linear Park trail veered off on a city street to loop around at the other end of town, but there were no signs at all noting that. We ended up continuing for about 3 miles on a trail that connected to someplace else and had no way of knowing how to get back to the Linear Park path without doubling back. So again, we had to double back and try to find where the turn was for the Linear Park loop. Once we found it, we again were happy with the scenery, and the trail goes through the Leila Arboretum which offers some more challenging terrain. But soon after that the trail again goes through residential areas with sidewalks in every direction at the intersections, and very little signage to indicate which direction to go to stay on the actual bike path. It's almost embarrassing to note that the perimeter loop is supposedly 10.5 miles.... with all the doubling back and circling around to try to stay on track, we rode over 25 miles. No, not kidding. No, it wasn't on purpose. No, we're not idiots, either, just determined to find the whole trail. :)

So all in all, it was a disappointment. This "trail" has some great potential, but there are a lot of things working against it, and most of those could be avoided or easily corrected. Here are some of our observations:

1) The trail is badly overgrown in most of the areas outside the downtown area.

2) There is a serious need for more signage and trail markings. Seriously. If you don't know this city, it's nearly impossible to follow the trail at times.

3) The trail crosses several busy roads with no warning signs for cars, no way to signal when you cross. It's like playing Frogger on a Trek hybrid. It's downright dangerous at 2 crossings in particular.

4) When in residential areas with sidewalks in all 4 directions at intersections, your best bet is to follow the sidewalk that is asphalt instead of the lighter colored concrete... most times that's the only indicator of which sidewalk is the actual trail.

5) At a few intersections or other transition areas, look for small, white signs that read "no motor vehicles". Most often that's the only marking for some sort of trail entrance across the street. You can't always see the path itself, so at times these signs (when they actually have them) are the only way you know there is a path across the street.

This city has put a tremendous amount of money in the downtown area. Parks everywhere, a beautiful river walk, seemingly nice restaurants (most were closed... we'd recommend Clara's on the River... very nice after our ride), etc. But once you leave the downtown area, things get pretty run down in a hurry. This could be a great trail and a destination for cyclists... but as it is it will be a one-and-done for us. No reason to ride this one again until they clean it up and get it marked a little better.

Just for note, we aren't trail snobs. We don't expect every trail we ride to be laid out, groomed, and marked perfectly. We ride a lot of rails-to-trails routes and we go looking for trails like this that potentially offer some fun off the bike kicking around in the downtown areas. Unfortunately, Battle Creek is shut down on Sundays (apparently they make extra cereal on Saturdays so the city can close up on Sunday) so we were pretty discouraged.

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Van Buren Trail State Park

Not great, buuuut...

July, 2017 by diverdocdown

Ok, so my first go at this trail left me very underwhelmed, mostly because it seems to end in a campground only 4-5 miles out of town. Very short.
But if you're a newbie on the bike or a runner, then this trail is a great place to start. Not extremely hilly, paved nicely from South Haven all the way to the campground, plus you can park and start with views of Lake Michigan!

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Musketawa Trail

Outstanding

July, 2017 by diverdocdown

One of my favorites to ride. Pavement is in great shape, save for a few spots where tree roots have caused cracking. I usually ride from Muskegon to Ravenna (12-ish miles), stop for a break, then continue to Conklin.
The trail is pretty gentle, making it ideal for families, newbies, and people like me who love to rack up fast, high mileage! Very peaceful trail. The bridge over the stream in Ravenna is cool. Intersections are rarely busy.
There are not a lot of amenities, but why would you not pack water, CLIF bars, etc? On a related note, a home near Muskegon keeps a Gatorade machine fully stocked trail-side, and when you are coming back, it is no joke! $2 for a cold Gatorade, and it's amazing. Bathrooms are infrequent, so plan for that.

If I ranked trails I ride, this is an easy top 3.

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