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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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Length
Surfaces
Type

Betsie Valley Trail
42.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Black Creek Nature Trail
1.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Boardman Lake Loop Trail
4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Boyne Valley Trailway
6.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Bruno's Run Trail
9.25 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Chippewa Trail
4.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

East West Trail
2.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Eliason Nature Reserve Trail
3.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
11.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
6.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
41.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
9 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

Granger Meadows Park Trail
1.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Grayling Bicycle Turnpike
6.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Gravel

Harger Line Rail-Trail
10.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

ITC Corridor Trail (Novi)
4.66 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk

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

Kal-Haven Trail State Park
33.95 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
22.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Kiwanis Trail
8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

Lake Erie Metropark Trail
3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Leelanau Trail
16.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Little Traverse Wheelway
26 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

Marquette Multi-Use Path
19 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Medbery Bike Trail
1.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
38.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
11.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

North Bank Trail
6.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

North Central State Trail
74.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

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

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

Pere Marquette Rail Trail
30.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail
4 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Portland Riverwalk
9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
11 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
21.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Southern Links Trailway
10.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Woodchips

Stony Creek Metropark Trail
6.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Van Buren Trail Spur
2.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Vassar Rail Trail
2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Wayne County Metroparks Trail
16.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

West Bloomfield Trail
6.8 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Western Gateway Trail
9.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Battle Creek Linear Park
25.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Bay County Riverwalk/Bangor Rail Trail
17.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

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

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

Bridge to Bay Trail
42.17 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Clinton River Trail - Oakland County
17 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
21.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

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

Huron Valley Trail
13.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

I-275 Metro Trail
31.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Island Lake Pathway
4.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

Linear Park Pathway
2.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Martin Luther King Equality Trail
4.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Musketawa Trail
25 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

North Eastern State Trail
71 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
31.1 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Cinder, 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
36.7 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Shingle Mill Pathway
12 mi
State: MI
Dirt

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

Vicksburg Trailway
1.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park
5.8 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Baw Beese Trail
8.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Butterworth Trail
3.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Concrete

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

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

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

Riverbend Preserve Rail-Trail
0.1 mi
State: MI
Dirt

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

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

Van Buren Trail State Park

14.3 mi
State: MI
Ballast

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

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

Litchfield Nature Trail
2 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass

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

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

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

Coalwood Trail
26.4 mi
State: MI
Ballast

Spring Brook Pathway
5 mi
State: MI
Ballast, Dirt

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

Escanaba to Hermansville Rail-Trail
25.5 mi
State: MI
Crushed Stone

Fraser Township Trail (Iron Belle Trail)
4 mi
State: MI
Gravel

Freda Grade Trail
8.4 mi
State: MI
Dirt

Grand Marais Trail
41.7 mi
State: MI
Sand

Grand River Arts Walk

1.2 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Houghton Waterfront Trail
4.5 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

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

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

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

Nahma Grade Trail
32 mi
State: MI
Dirt
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Overview Remoteness and solitude describe a trip along the 42.8-mile Betsie Valley Trail in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. The trail slopes gently downhill in the Betsie River Valley through...
 MI 42.8 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Overview  The Black Creek Nature Trail runs through the Davison Township for 1.7 miles. The tree-lined route runs along the Black Creek and connects Davison Township to the city of...
 MI 1.7 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. Completely...
 MI 4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Though the plan for a trail along the former Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena Railroad has existed since at least 2000, it took two decades to see the trail come to fruition. Thanks to the persistent...
 MI 6.3 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
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
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
Located in Eliason Nature Reserve, this multiuse trail provides a paved route through the scenic woods of the reserve. At its northern end, the trail links with the Shaver Road Bikeway, which provides...
 MI 3.3 mi Asphalt
Overview The 11.1-mile 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...
 MI 11.1 mi Asphalt
Overview 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...
 MI 6.5 mi Asphalt
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
Overview The paved Fred Meijer Heartland Trail rolls for nearly 42 miles through farmland and forests in central Michigan as it links a half-dozen rural towns with recreational...
 MI 41.9 mi Asphalt
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. The trail is an important connector...
 MI 9 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
The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park connects a bustling Grand Rapids community to the forests, farmlands, and friendly towns of Northern Lower Michigan. At nearly 93 miles, it is the state’s...
 MI 92.6 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Gravel
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
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 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
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
Overview The Iron Ore Heritage Trail traverses 47.8 miles across the Marquette Iron Range in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. The rail trail, which was designated as a National Recreation...
 MI 47.8 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Accordion
Overview 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 nearly 34-mile crushed-limestone rail...
 MI 33.95 mi Crushed Stone
When 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
Overview The Kensington Metropark Trail forms a paved loop around Kent Lake in western Oakland County.  About the Route Kensington Metropark, which features 4,481 acres of hilly terrain...
 MI 9.5 mi Asphalt
Overview 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...
 MI 22.1 mi Asphalt
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
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
Overview The 16.6-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...
 MI 16.6 mi Asphalt
Closure notice: Dangerous conditions due to erosion of the trail have necessitated the closure of the trail between East Park and Magnus Park. Visit the trail manager's website for closure details as...
 MI 26 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
Overview The 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...
 MI 23.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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
Overview 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...
 MI 38.2 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
Overview 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...
 MI 11.2 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
The North Bank Trail will one day stretch 18 miles from Spring Lake to Marne, on the western outskirts of Grand Rapids. Currently, six miles are complete on the trail's western end, beginning at a...
 MI 6.2 mi Asphalt
Overview The nearly 75-mile North Central State Trail offers a multi-use trail adventure into the hills, agricultural areas, woods, and waterways of Michigan, with connections to well-established...
 MI 74.9 mi Asphalt, 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
Overview 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...
 MI 8.9 mi Crushed Stone
Overview Many factors contribute to the Pere Marquette Rail Trail’s popularity. It runs for 30.1 miles on smooth asphalt that is well maintained and, at 14 feet, wide enough to ride or walk...
 MI 30.1 mi Asphalt
Overview The Pere Marquette State Trail runs 55 miles through beautiful woodlands and fields between Baldwin and Clare. About the Route The section between Baldwin and Reed City is about 17...
 MI 55 mi Asphalt, 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 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
Overview 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...
 MI 11 mi Asphalt
Overview When completed, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail winds 21.2 miles through the stunning Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower...
 MI 21.2 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
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
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 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 13.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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
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
Overview 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...
 MI 12.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
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
Overview 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...
 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 Ironwood, on the Michigan-Wisconsin border, eastward to Ramsay, in Bessemer Township, Michigan....
 MI 9.7 mi Asphalt
Overview The name tells the tale of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park. Rolling for 22.7 paved miles through the farms, orchards, and forests of western Michigan between Hart...
 MI 22.7 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
Overview  The 17.7 miles of the Bay County Riverwalk/Bangor Rail Trail 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....
 MI 17.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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
Overview 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...
 MI 33.13 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
The Bridge to Bay Trail is a diverse trail system of boardwalks, river walks, rail trails and bike paths that extends along 50+ miles of shoreline across St Clair County, Michigan. Heading north, the...
 MI 42.17 mi Asphalt
Overview The Clinton River Trail is a 17-mile recreational trail on an abandoned rail line through the heart of Oakland County, including the cities of Sylvan Lake, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Rochester...
 MI 17 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail links the cities of Lowell, Belding, and Greenville in Kent, Ionia, and Montcalm counties, respectively. Running along a former railroad...
 MI 21.6 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 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
Overview 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...
 MI 13.5 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 31.7 mi Asphalt
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 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
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 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
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 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
Overview The Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail is a 31-mile, multi-use recreation trail, extending from Grand Rapids to Vermontville.  The trail passes through farmlands, woodlands, and small towns,...
 MI 31.1 mi Asphalt, Cinder, 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
Overview The Polly Ann Trail is a 36.7-mile long, non-motorized trail extending north from suburban Detroit on a former Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Railroad corridor. The trail is managed separately...
 MI 36.7 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone
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
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 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
Overview 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...
 MI 5.8 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
Overview Head for Van Buren Trail State Park and take a walk (or ride) on the wild side. Wildlife abounds on this rural 14.3-mile trail between Hartford and South Haven. While you might see deer,...
 MI 14.3 mi Ballast
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
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
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 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 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 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 those on snowmobiles, as well...
 MI 22 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt
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 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 Big M Trail in Manistee National Forest is suitable for cross-country skiing, trail mountain biking, and hiking. There are actually four segments, each with varying levels of difficulty, from...
 MI 18.6 mi Dirt, Grass, Sand
The Escanaba to Hermansville Rail-Trail runs 25 miles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula following the former Soo Line Railroad built in 1901. The multi-purpose trail can be used by hikers, mountain...
 MI 25.5 mi Crushed Stone
Overview The Fraser Township Trail runs for 4 miles through Bay County, MI which borders the shores of Lake Huron. About the Route The Fraser Township Trail travels through Bay County, MI, a...
 MI 4 mi Gravel
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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

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Vicksburg Trailway

Enjoyable

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

It's a quick journey through farmland and some wetlands. There isn't much too see here but I found that I enjoyed my time here and would return here again in the future.

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Millennium Trail (MI)

Not Much Here

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

It's a quick 3 mile trip start to finish.

It's nice and flat but it doesn't really last long and with nothing to see here I wouldn't have a strong recommendation for this trail.

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Eliason Nature Reserve Trail

Hilly & Twisty

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This nature preserve is a very hilly and twisty trail.

The pavement is nice and smooth throughout your time here though the constant bending arounds corners will require you to keep your hands on the brakes.

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Northwest Portage Bikeway

Hilly

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This is a pretty hilly trail that stretches for nearly 5 miles but is an enjoyable trip none the less.

Power line towers dot the landscape as soon as you hit Hampton and remain throughout the journey.

The trail boasts a garden nursery near Cypress Street, so be on the lookout for whatever plants are being taken care of.

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East Centre Avenue/Sprinkle Road Bikeway

Avoid

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This trail is so cracked and bumpy there are almost no smooth parts to it.

Nosie from traffic is also a constant presence.

There is nothing to see here expect a few bursts of nature amidst urban sprawl.

It's also so short you should consider walking instead of biking.

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Milford Trail

Hilly but Enjoyable

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

The trail is flat and smooth, with no cracks or bumps that I remember. It’s rarely straight, being full of twists and turns.

It is *very* hilly especially near the YMCA parking lot so be ready to shift gears in a jiff.

Boardwalks and small lakes help break up the scenery a bit, and road crossings are rare.

This trail hosts mountain bike trails within its boundaries that intersect with this trail, so use cation and keep your eyes peeled.

It’s a good 8+ mile journey that I would recommend traveling to visit.

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ITC Corridor Trail (Canton)

Decent

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This is a short 6-mile round trip jaunt. The trail is smooth and flat throughout, composed of gravel.

While it’s not hilly (it’s a flat trail) the elevation was enough for me to drop from 7 speed to 5 speed for the duration and it went fine after that.

There isn’t much to see here except endless power line towers (similar to the ITC Corridor in Novi) which stretch the entire trail.

All in all I do think this is a good trail and look forward to returning one day.

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Manchester Bike Trail

Short and Rough

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This trail is a quick, done-in-under-30 min-type of trail. It starts off in a nature setting that quickly gives way to urban almost immediately, with nature returning in the last segment.

It is a little difficult to stay on this one as there is no trail marking or signage that I saw.

The last part is comprised of loose stone that might make a bike trip unpleasant, so consider walking this path.

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Chelsea Community Wellness Path

Pretty Short

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

There isn’t too much to this trail, being a round trip of 3 miles. It is nice and smooth for the most part.

You’ll spend most of your time in an urban setting except for a brief stint in a wooded section that ends far quickly for my taste.

It’s fine for locals, but I wouldn’t bother traveling to this one.

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Watkins Lake County Preserve and State Park

Almost Perfect

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

The trail is made up of three segments of roughly (?) equal length.

There are no benches, trashcans, or water fountains on this trail, so be plan accordingly.

Signage gives warning about the possibility of ticks on this train, so maybe stick to the main path, ignore any offshoots, and don’t brush against any plants.

I found the trail to very enjoyable from start to finish, with my only two complaints being: it’s rather short, being maybe six miles roundtrip, and the other being that the surface is dirt and stone, so unless you have a gravel, dirt, or fat tire bike, you might want consider walking this one.

Road crossings are rare.

I would recommend the trail to anybody looking to avoid an urban trail and connect with nature.

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Falling Waters Trail

An Excellent Trail

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

This is an excellent trail, bar none. It is an predominantly nature trail, with no real urban distractions like cars zipping by. It is 99% smooth and free of bumps (with the only exception being miles 8 through 10 by Weatherwax trailhead being a little rough).

Road crossings are somewhat frequent, so be on the lookout for those.

Benches and trash cans abound for those who need them, and mile markings also can be seen throughout the trail.

Sculptures been added to the last two miles, adding to the scenery.

There is an extender to this trail just past the Concord trailhead, adding about another mile or so to the experience if you're up for the full ride.

I can not recommend this trail strongly enough.

Those looking for a good nature trail need go no further than FWT.

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Michigan Air Line Trail

Pretty Good

November, 2024 by clonetrooper5373

The trail is perfectly smooth, with no bumps or pothole that I recall and runs mostly straight throughout. It starts off completely nature oriented with a switch between nature and urban fairly quickly, so if you're looking for a fully nature experience, you might want to try the West Bloom field trail that's just a few miles down the road. The trail is also rather short, clocking in at around 12 miles (round trip).

With that said, this is a very good that I very much enjoyed and look forward to completing again.

Individuals looking for a good trail should definitely consider this one.

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