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1. Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 195 reviews
Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation (TART) Trails is a system of paved and dirt trails for walkers, hikers, bikers, skaters and skiers in Northern Michigan. Trails are open year-round and available for many users and uses. Many of the paved trails offer access to local breweries, wineries, coffeehouses, restaurants and other area attractions such as lakes, rivers and beaches. Many of the dirt trails offer world class mountain biking and hiking opportunities for users of various skill levels. Numerous area bike shops offer rentals for any type of technical or recreational riders. Dogs are also welcomed on the trails and must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Reviewed By ChuckE976 - Detroit, United States
The TART Trail is excellent! It's well maintained, paved, and has an abundance of beautiful scenery. I'm not normally a bicycle ride or walk through nature type of person, but I really enjoyed these trails. My wife is a cyclist and she talked me into renting an eBike so we could ride together one day. We rode 26 miles and I really enjoyed it. The trails are well marked and nicely paved, they are plenty wide for "traffic" in both directions. There and a few parking areas, a bike repair station, and even some port-a-potties along the way. And there are a number of benches too if you wanted to stop for a snack or drink or just look at the scenery. We were there in early October and with the color change, it made for a very scenic ride. There were people of all ages on the trails from families with young kids, to "serious" cyclists, to seniors, walkers, rollerblades, eBikers, etc. I'll definitely go back again next year.
2. Rapid River Ski Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Rapid River ski trail offers five loops suitable for hiking and biking. The trail is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful in the Upper Peninsula, as it winds thru towering pine-covered ridges and drops into thick lowland swamps, offering a wide variety of challenges, from gentle, flat terrain to long, steep hills. The trailhead is located six miles north of Rapid River on US Highway 41.
3. Little Traverse Wheelway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By JillbPA
We parked in Sunset Park in Petoskey and headed to Harbor Springs. In order to avoid the airport and the noise of busy roads, turn down Beach Road and follow this quiet road all the way to the delightful town of Harbor Springs. You will pass lovely homes and waterfront views. There are many eateries to choose from in Harbor Springs before you head back to your starting point.
4. Copper Harbor Bike Trail System
5. Falling Waters Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By C9583VRvaleries
My dad, John Stover, used to take my sister and me on mountain bikes down this old rail to the Wooden Spoon in Concord for breakfast. We’d ride through Bunches of burrs and prickers and of course lots of mud! It was fun at the time, but I am also very content with the new much easier & smoother paved version at this point in my life. This is a great place to ride or walk/ run for all ages and ability levels. It is so nice not to have to worry about getting hit by a car!!! These trails are awesome and I love that Jackson continues to expand the trail system. I think it’s been a fantastic improvement to our community and has opened new and safe opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. It is the best to see older and younger people out and about enjoying the trails. I included a painting I did about 10 years ago of my daughter and husband riding on this very trail, just west of Weatherwax Rd.
6. White Pine Trail State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By beckyvanstensel - Rockford, United States
White Pine Trail is well maintained and well marked. It's the perfect place for a beautiful, scenic run. The trail passes through the city of Rockford, so you could stop for a look at the Dam or a bite to eat.
7. William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By 290kt2017
Trail had shade, nicely paved trail, benches for resting, restrooms at trailhead (and a grocery store for snacks).
8. Lake Wobegon Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
The Lake Wobegon Trail is a 46-mile long, 10-foot wide, bituminous surfaced hike-and-bike pathway. The trail, which opened on September 30, 1998, extends through Central MN from the city of St. Joseph to the city of Osakis. The trail also has an extension on the west side of Albany heading northeast to Holdingford and beyond.
9. Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By buckeyeblazer - Upper Sandusky, United States
This rail trail is well maintained. The trail is paved and smooth. There is a side trail that goes to several eateries in Saginaw. There was plenty of parking when we were there. Distance round trip with extension was around 24 miles.
10. DTE Energy Foundation Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By FrontierAccountant
Billed as Michigan’s Dirt Roller Coaster, this trail is an amazing resource. Bikers and hikers travel in opposite directions. Make sure you go the right way. Lots of jumps and up and down. Beginners should try the Green Loop first. Hikers should avoid these trails on summer weekends.
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