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What is the Flint River Trail? in physical activity. With grant funding from the Ruth Mott Picturesque Views he Flint River Trail is a linear park that currently follows Foundation, the Flint River Trail Committee was formed to Enjoy the natural Tthe Flint River from downtown Flint north to Bluebell provide direction for improving the Flint River beauty of a Michigan Beach in the Genesee County Recreation Area. The existing Trail, to increase awareness of the trail, waterway. The Flint River Trail is the spine of a developing Flint River Trail and to encourage more frequent landscaping includes System that now includes a loop through Kearsley Park and use of the trail. The initial phase flowers and shrubs set the Flint Cultural Center. of the project began in March against beautiful views 2005 and it is anticipated to be a of the river. Occasionally, geese, Currently, trail users can travel from the University of multi-year, multi-phased project. herons, ducks, and other wildlife are spotted along the Michigan-Flint campus to Bluebell Beach, approximately a The committee hopes to establish trail. The Flint River Trail is a scenic, peaceful retreat. 12 mile round-trip. An extension to Stepping Stone Falls is a beautiful, integrated trail system due for completion in late 2006. Future plans include the that would eventually connect people Educational Insight development of other connectors within the City of Flint, from the City of Flushing, through the City of Flint to Mott Future plans include adding Wayside Historical expansion west from downtown to Kettering University and Lake, and the community of Genesee. Signage along the trail. These signs will offer a great Mott Park, and the completion of the Genesee County Park history lesson to users of the trail. Adults and youth trail system around Mott Lake. How can I benefit from alike will enjoy learning about our Flint heritage the Flint River Trail? surrounded by the wonders of nature. Most of the trail is asphalt; however, there are a few Better Health “disconnects” along the route where trail users may need to Walk, run, or bike. There is a rich body of scientific research Who uses the Flint River Trail? use streets or sidewalks. A multi-year project is underway demonstrating the health, social, and psychological benefits of veryone is welcome to use the Flint River Trail. to eliminate and/or minimize these disconnects. Future regularly engaging in physical activity. Active individuals have EFor individuals who would like an introduction plans for the Flint River Trail include the creation of more, decreased risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, to the trail and its use, there are organized groups who directional signs, improved crossing signs, identified trail cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, depression, anxiety lead tours of the Flint River Trail. entrances, benches for relaxing, and much more. and death. Protect your health and enjoy the opportunities the Flint River Trail offers right in your backyard. • The Flint River Watershed Coalition along with What is the Flint River Trail project? UM-Flint Recreation Center hosts River Walks he Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Health Improvement Fun Family Activities every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am beginning TCommittee seeks to promote new attitudes toward The river trail offers a perfect at the Flint Farmers Market. These walks are health and well-being. The focus of the committee is to setting for families and friends sponsored by HealthPlus of Michigan. promote healthy lifestyles in Genesee County, including to interact in a healthy and • The Friends of the Flint River Trail meet at the reducing sedentary lifestyles. The Health Improvement inexpensive manner. Have a Flint Farmers Market at 2:00 p.m. every Sunday, Committee recognized the Flint River Trail as a key piece cookout, go fishing, sit by the May through October, for bike rides along the trail. of infrastructure that provides a place for people to engage water, or play volleyball or soccer Newcomers are welcome! For more information, in one of the parks along the trail. visit http://edtech.mcc.edu/ffrt or call 235-1490 or The trail also provides non-motorized access 232-3161. to Bluebell Beach, Stepping Stone Falls, and the other Genesee • Crim walking/running training groups may be using County Mott Lake facilities. The Flint River Trail is the perfect sections of the trail on Tuesday evenings throughout place for fun and games with family and friends. the summer to train for the Crim Races.

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Where can I access the Flint River Trail? East Side of River Kearsley Park Loop Trail Key he Flint River Trail can be easily accessed UM Bridge to Farmers’ Market .4 miles Farmers’ Market to Gilkey Creek .6 miles Trail Ton foot or by bicycle from many Farmers’ Market to Hamilton Ave. .7 miles Kearsley Creek to Longway Blvd. 1.0 miles Trail Continues on Street neighborhoods in Flint. If you are coming Hamilton Ave. to Dort Hwy. 1.6 miles (Via Dayton and Kearsley Parks) from outside of the city, the trail can be Dort Hwy. To Johnson School 1.1 miles Longway Blvd. to Farmers’ Market 1.4 miles Proposed Trail accessed from I-475 at Robert T. Longway UM Bridge to Johnson School 3.8 miles (Via Kearsley Street) Restrooms Complete Loop 3.0 miles (Exit 8B if coming from the North, exit 8A West Side of River if coming from the South) or Carpenter UM Bridge to Hamilton Ave. 1.2 miles Dining Road. Parking is available at the Flint City Hamilton Ave. to Dort Hwy. 1.6 miles Parking Market, Kearsley or Veterans Park, or Dort Hwy. to Carpenter Rd. 2.0 miles Bluebell Beach. See the map above for more Carpenter Rd. to Bluebell Beach 1.1 miles Picnic Area information about points of entry. UM Bridge to Bluebell Beach 5.9 miles