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NEW 2010 Trails Workshop Series Announced click here for more information about this event
Trail Users
- Information on Southwest Michigan County Parks and Trails
- Trail Maps for Southwest Michigan and other places in Michigan
- Trail News and Events
- Trail Etiquette and Safety
- Trail Benefits Fact Sheets
- Trail User/Experience Forum
Traffic Safety for Bicyclists and Drivers
Trail Builders/Planner
- SMART-Southwest Michigan Alliance for Recreational Trails
- Trail Organizations & Regional Trails
- Benefits of Trails
- Trail Benefits Fact Sheets
- Grants
- Planner/Builder Forum
- Trail Training Opportunities
Trails and greenways are an important component of our quality of life. MI has 131 established trails that cover over 1,300 miles. Trails and greenways allow people to explore nature in their own way by biking, hiking, bird watching or canoeing. Greenways connect greenspaces to our built environment and enhance our quality of life. To learn more about Green Infrastructure in Southwest Michigan click here.
Why Do We Need Trails?
- Provides safe and inexpensive activities for families, groups and individuals
- Connects people to nature
- Pollution free activies
- Creates opportunities for exercise for all age groups
- Allows for alternate transportation methods to work and to school
- Provides habitat corridors for animals and plants
"Our nation's trails, parks, lakes, and rivers provide numerous opportunities for recreation and physical activity. As manager of many of these public lands, the Department of the Interior supports the President's goal for a healthier and more active America."
Gale A. Norton-Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
