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WILLIAM FIELD MEMORIAL
HART-MONTAGUE TRAIL
www.traillink.com/trail/william-field-memorial- hart-montague-trail-state-park
Another rail-trail, this 22.7-mile paved trail in southwest Michigan “rolls through farms, orchards, and forests of western Michigan between Hart and Montague,” according
to TrailLink.com. It follows the old path of the, originally, Chicago and Michigan Lake Shore Railroad. The railway changed hands and names several times, and the tracks were removed in 1982. See the world’s tallest weathervane, 42
feet high, at Dowling and Water Streets via the connecting Medbury Bike Trail; it’s a minor detour of only a quarter mile. On the main trail, the midpoint, bike riders can stop in New Era and homemade ice cream at the trailside dairy bar. You can start at either the southern trailhead in Montague or the northern trailhead in Hart.
ALPENA BI-PATH
www.trailscouncil.org/alpena-bi-path-trail
Choose a spur or ride the entire 14-mile-loop of this flat, paved trail. The Alpena Bi-Path links together city and country, as well as many civic attractions such as the Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary (with covered bride), Water Works Park, and Bayview Park and marina. The parks are ideal stopping points for a rest or to have lunch on the shores of Thunder Bay or at the banks of Thunder Bay River.
FALLING WATERS TRAIL
www.co.jackson.mi.us/DocumentCenter/ View/6313/Falling-Waters-Trail-Map
This rail-trail follows the route of the old Michigan Central Railroad between the Village of Concord and the City of Jackson in southern Michigan. It’s a popular choice for bikers, because it’s wide and paved. Running for 10.5 miles, the
trail meanders by natural springs and lakes, wetlands, and agricultural areas. Lime Lake is the midpoint of the trail and is a favorite spot to take a break and bask in the natural beauty of the area.
PIGEON CREEK PARK TRAILS – RED PINE LOOP
If you’re looking for an easy ride, then drive to West Olive to Pigeon Creek Park and hop on the Red Pine Loop. Good for all skill levels of mountain bike riders, the loop is 2.7 miles long and sees moderate traffic, according to AllTrails.com. The well-marked trail consists of gravel and sand and can be very leaf covered in the fall, but it is relatively flat, making for an easy ride. The trail runs by Pigeon Creek at one point.
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