Trail description: When completed, the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail will extend 42 miles between Grand Rapids and Vermontville. At this time (Jan, 2008) only a few non-continuous sections of the rail trail are open, and uncompleted sections may still be on private property. Check the trail's website for the latest status. Access fee: None (2007) Towns along the trail: Kentwood, Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Nashville, and Vermontville, Michigan Web site:Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail Trail map: Available on the PHTT website Trail surface: Paved (when completed) Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, in-line skating, and cross-country skiing Facilities on the trail: Restaurants in several of the towns along the trail Points of interest: Lodging: Grand Rapids area has several hotels and other accommodations Camping: Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Middleville has 200 campsites Bike shops: Grand Rapids Weather forecast:Grand Rapids Tourism info:Grand Rapids/Kent County Getting to the trail: Parking lot at the west end of the trail is located on Bowen Avenue in Kentwood, just southeast of Grand Rapids. When completed, the east end of the trail will be at Orchard and Main in Vermontville. Other parking lots are located at several access points along the trail. Map of local region:Bowen Avenue, Kentwood | Vermontville
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