Ludington Big Rapids Montague - Whitehall Shared Use Path Regional Network in the Grand Region Legend

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r 1 Beeline 8 miles, paved TRANSPORTATION NETWORK e t - k Cadillac d Vehicle Traffic Volume*

2 Fred Meijer Berry Junction

r a M (Vehicles per day) Paved e Trail 11 miles, paved 4’ or greater paved

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Light (under 2,500) W Shiawassee Trail

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Fred Meijer Flat River Valley T P Ludington Primary Roads/No Data Interchange i Rail Trail 2 miles, surface varies n Eilers Rd Limited Access Highway e gue Active Rail Line T 5 Fred Meijer Grand River Valley 21 r Pere Marquette Amtrak*** a Rail Trail 16 miles, surface varies i l Ferry

S illiam MFioenldta 6 Fred Meijer Heartland Trail F t Short Ferry a W Tra c volumes are estimated on an average 24-hour period. Rush hour (peak period) tra c volume can be much greater at t 46 miles, paved * e other times of the day. Tra c volume also varies by season and day of the week.

Big Rapids P 7 Big Rapids **Minor Roads/No Data generally have lower tra c volumes. a Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail Amtrak Pere Marquette service (Chicago to Grand Rapids) accepts roll-on bike reservations with some restrictions, see 17 Mile Rd Riverwalk r *** k 12 miles, paved www.amtrak.com for more information. 8 Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail BICYCLE AND SHARED USE PATHS 8 miles, paved 23 12 Improved Shared Use Regional Path 9 Fred Meijer M-6 Trail Paved or Crushed Fines 9 miles, paved Unimproved Shared Use Regional Path Gravel or Dirt 10 Fred Meijer Millennium Park 22 Local Shared Use Path 20 miles, paved Foot Trail

Dr 2 6 W Madison St 11 Fred Meijer Standale Trail U.S. Bike Route 6 miles, paved Holton Whitehall Rd Muskegon Lakeshore 12 N Fred Meijer White Pine Trail 18 16 LAND USE State Park 94 miles, surface varies 19 Greenville County Boundary Medberry Bike Trail 13 Kal-Haven Trail State Park Incorporated City/Village Limit 35 miles, crushed limestone

Grand Haven Federal Land/National Forest y a 14 13 miles, paved E Ludington Ave 4 State of Lands Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park 8

E Loomis St 15

w h t Lakeshore Trail 20 miles, paved

11 3 Park (Local or County), Preserve or Wilderness Area a Grand Rapids 16 Lowell Lakes/Water

Laketon Trail 4 miles, paved 10 5

P e Rivers/Streams 17 3 miles, paved 14

Macatawa Trail 15

k a L 9 18 Muskegon Lakeshore Trail 7

17 SERVICES

e t i h 10 miles, paved

Holland W CITY/VILLAGE NAME 19 26 miles, paved 1 Full Service (Food, and lodging) 20 Paul Henry- 20 Hastings City/Village Name 19 miles, paved Some Services (Food, or lodging)

215th Ave Ferris State University Mears Ave Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail 21 Pere Marquette State Trail 56 miles, surface varies POINTS OF INTEREST Amtrak Station Hospital Lighthouse Durham Rd 22 White Lake Pathway Carpool Parking Lot Trail Head University 3 miles, paved 13 23 Note: See MDOT Grand Region-South Road and Trail Facilities within state parks and forests: William Field Memorial Hart- South Haven Montague Trail State Park Bicycling Guide for details on trails in southern counties. Campground Mountain Biking Restrooms See inset maps for trail connections within cities. 22 miles, paved

Fremont Greenville Muskegon - Muskegon Heights - North Muskegon - Norton Shores - Roosevelt Park

Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail

Fenner Rd W Wise Rd Fenner Rd S Greenville Rd W 38th St Ramshorn Dr Jack Field Veteran’s Memorial Park N Peterson Rd

S Osborn Ave S Osborn Fred Meijer Heartland Trail N Green Creek Rd N Weber Rd N Weber

Bear Lake Rd Richards Park Shearer Rd

S Youngman Rd S Youngman

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v W Harlow Rd a e Market Ave E Dayton St W W Charles St Beukema ail N r Playfield N Clay St T Town & Country Path n Lakeshore Smith-Ryerson Park o g e N Backus Rd

S Greenville West Dr S Greenville West usk M N Franklin St Connie Ave S Walker Rd S Walker

W Oak St Heritage Landing Hackley S Luce Ave Park Sheldon Playground Parslow Park

S Clay St Clay S McCrea Pere Marquette Park Playfield F

r e Fred Meijer Flat d River Trail Meijer F S Warner Ave S Warner Reese Playfield la t Riv Baldwin Lake Rd Marsh Field Laketon Trail er Muske gon V alley Rail Lak es hore Trail Campbell Field

River Rd T McGraft r a Park i l West Heights Park Olthoff St Black Creek Rd Seyferth Musketawa Trail Park

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On the Road: Vacation and accommodation information can be obtained Michigan Department of Transportation J.D. Harris Park Bicycles are permitted on all Michigan highways and roads from the following organizations. The same information can MDOT provides maps and other information on safe bicycling Lambert Park EXCEPT limited-access freeways or unless otherwise be obtained at Michigan’s 13 Welcome Centers, located on as well as guidance on how to transport bicycles on ferries and major bridges. www.michigan.gov/mdot-biking posted. Bicycles are allowed on all road systems including major highways throughout Michigan. City Park Daves Park Harris those in state forests, state parks, national forests and Travel Michigan Nature national parks. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Park www.michigan.org (888) 784-7328 MDNR promotes the development of trail systems throughout the state. They work with local agencies in trail development, State Parks: planning and design and administer a number of funding Bikes are currently allowed on all paved and non-paved West Michigan Tourist Association wmta.org (616) 245-2217 programs. Contact the Michigan Department of Natural roads in Michigan state parks. Bikes may also be ridden Resources, Parks and Recreation division at (517) 284-7275. Heights Ravenna Rd on designated bike paths. Mountain bikes are allowed only www.michigan.gov/dnr on trails designated for bicycle use. For general recreation The Huron-Manistee National Forest Mona Lake questions, please e-mail DNR-ParksAndRecreation@ www.fs.usda.gov/hmnf (231) 775-2421 or (800) 821-6263 League of Michigan Bicyclists Park michigan.gov or call (517) 284-7275 (517-284-PARK). LMB is a non-profit membership organization, which promotes Greater Big Rapids Convension and Visitors Bureau www.michigan.gov/dnr bicycling for recreation and transportation in Michigan. The www.bigrapids.org (231) 796-7640 State Forests: LMB organizes annual Shoreline Bicycle Tours, publishes an Hidden Cove Bicycles are allowed on most state forest trails. annual poster calendar of cycling events statewide, distributes Park For general recreation questions, please e-mail DNR- Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau general cycling information and educates children and adults [email protected] or call (517) 284-7275 www.pureludington.com (231) 845-5430 ext.106 on safe cycling. The LMB works with MDOT and other state and Photo by Karen Gentry. © Michigan Trails Magazine local agencies to improve conditions for bicycling in Michigan. (517-284-PARK). www.michigan.gov/dnr Muskegon County Visitors Bureau For more information contact the League of Michigan Bicyclists. www.visitmuskegon.org (231) 724-3100 (517) 334-9100 or (888) MI-BIKES www.lmb.org Reference Map State Game Areas: Ross Bicycles are allowed on designated trails and areas in Park Pine Park state game areas. For general recreation questions, please Newaygo County Convention and Visitors Bureau e-mail [email protected] or call www.newaygocountyexploring.com (231) 652-9298 Michigan Trails and Greenway Alliance (517) 284-7275 (517-284-PARK). www.michigan.gov/dnr Ludington Inset Pentwater Chamber of Commerce MTGA is a non-profit organization that fosters and facilitates Lake Harbor www.pentwater.org (231) 869-4150 the creation of an interconnected statewide system of trails National Forest Trails: and greenways for recreation, health, transportation, economic Park Bicycles are allowed on National Forest trails except where development and environmental and cultural preservation posted. Some trails may be open to foot traffic only. Huron- Whitehall and Montague Chamber of Commerce purposes. MTGA works at both the state and local levels by www.whitelake.org (231) 893-4585 Manistee National Forest (800) 821-6263. www.fs.fed.us assisting public and private interests in trail and greenway Big Rapids Inset planning, funding, development and maintenance. For more Montague, Ferry Crossings information please contact the Michigan Trails and Greenway Whitehall Inset North Country Scenic Trail / : Alliance. www.michigantrails.org Fremont Inset The trail is open to hiking, however, only portions are Muskegon, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin N open to mountain biking. Contact North Country Trail Lake Express Ferry: Association at (616) 897-5987 or toll-free at (866) 445-3628. Passengers aboard the Lake Express traveling between Michigan Mountain Biking Association MMBA promotes responsible mountain biking and works W E www.northcountrytrail.org or www.michigan.gov/Ironbelle Muskegon, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin have the toward the goals of common land access and natural resources 7 Quarterline Rd Muskegon, Muskegon ALL INSET MAPS option to travel with their bicycle for an additional fee. For protection. For information, contact the Michigan Mountain Greenville Inset S Local Trail Systems: more information regarding schedules and rates please call Heights, North Muskegon, Elk’s Park Biking Association. www.mmba.org N Many communities have developed their own trail systems. the Lake Express at (866) 914-1010. www.lake-express.com Norton Shores, Roosevelt Park Inset o Rules and regulations vary by each individual trail and West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition WE community. Contact the appropriate jurisdiction for more Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin 7 Davis Rd WMT&GC is a non-profit group dedicated to developing S.S. Badger Ferry: information. nonmotorized trails and greenways. Their mission is to help 2 S Passengers aboard the S.S.Badger traveling between coordinate regional trails and greenways infrastructure in order 0 1/4 1/2 1 E Mt Garfield Rd E Mt Garfield Rd Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin have the to connect communities with each other and to the regions Wilderness Areas: option to travel with their bicycle for an additional fee. For natural areas and civic destinations. For more information on MILES Bicycles are considered to be mechanical devices and are Scale of City Insets: more information regarding schedules and rates please call specific trails of West Michigan contact WMT&GC. 1 inch = 1/2 miles 1 inch = 1/2 Mile therefore prohibited in national wilderness areas. S.S. Badger at (800) 841-4223. www.ssbadger.com www.wmtrails.org