The ratings below have been submitted by visitors who have used the trails listed in Rail Trails in Michigan. To rate a trail, click on "Rate this Trail" on that trail's listing.
Number of ratings for this region: 94
The latest 20 ratings are listed below
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Trail name:Lakelands Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: Sept, 2005 Sections that I biked: Gregory to Stockbridge My favourite sections of the trail: None Best time to go: None for biking Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Poor Rating: 0.5 stars What I liked: The scenery was terrific, but I didn't see much of it becaus eI spent most of my ride looking for horse hoof divots and soft sandy spots to avoid. What I disliked: So much of it was in horrible shape. Horses have beaten this trail to the point where it is just full of holes. Much of it is also soft sand -- like trying to bike on the beach. I have a hybrid, but I still had to get off my bike and walk quite a bit of it. Comments: Disappointing. I'd say if those in charge of this trail want it to be a bike trail, they have to keep horses off of it. They just do too much damage. Lots of other trails (like the Kal-Haven) have created a separate bridle path a few feet way from the hiking/cycling trail. And the soft sections made this trail unpleasant in some places, and almost dangerous in others. I'd be willing to buy a daypass to support the trail if these problems could be corrected. As it is, disappointing. It is so pretty there, but there's no way I'll be back. Submitted by: ml from: Dexter MI Date submitted: Sept 10, 2005
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Trail name:Kiwanis Trail Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: Sept, 2005 Sections that I biked: Sutton Rd to Gady Rd My favourite sections of the trail: There's a ;ittle waterfall that you can walk down to and a wooden bridge that you go over. Best time to go: Any Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 3.5 stars What I liked: I like that it is mainly wooded. I have seen deer in the morning hours and a few rabbits here and there. The colors in the fall are great! What I disliked: Comments: Check it out this fall. We have the Appleumpkin days in Tecumseh with the Kapnick Orchard Festval, in October. We also have the Clinton Fall Festival going on the end of September. Perfect time to visit the trail. Submitted by: PJK from: Adrian, Michigan Date submitted: Sept 8, 2005
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Trail name:White Pine Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: August, 2005 Sections that I biked: all sections, usually north of Big Rapids My favourite sections of the trail: White Bridge over Muskegon River Best time to go: all, especially in fall to see color of trees Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: lots to see, mostly flat, some elevation to climb in a few areas What I disliked: around ballpark in Grand Rapids needs more signage
Comments: Paris Park is right on the trail and a good place to camp. Ride north to Reed City (paved) and then to Evart on the Pere Marquette trail. Also beautiful south of Big Rapids but not paved, need fatter tires Submitted by: DMR from: Big Rapids, MI Date submitted: Aug 31, 2005
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Trail name:Musketawa Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: June, 2003 Sections that I biked: all My favourite sections of the trail: all Best time to go: summer Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: very quiet and peaceful. not crowded at all on a saturday afternoon...probably passed around 20-30 folks each way. What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: from: Date submitted: Aug 5, 2005
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Trail name:Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: All of it My favourite sections of the trail: The part that leaves the edge of M-52 and cuts straight throw the country. Best time to go: Anytime the weather is nice. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The scenery and the way the trees hug the road and the trail cuts through the county instead of following a busy road. What I disliked: They should have mile markers on both sides of the post not just coming from St. Charles. There should also be a bathroom built other then a port-a-potty. They need to post how we can donate to the trail as well, and anything they plan on doing to make the trail longer or better. Comments: There is at least seven places to eat at, not including the two parks if you wish to bring something to eat. There is one place just south of St. Charles on M-52 to stay over night or longer. The trail begins at the river where you can fish or boat as well. Submitted by: Jeremy J from: Brant Date submitted: July 31, 2005
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Trail name:White Pine Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: Comstock Park to Russell Rd (N of Rockford) My favourite sections of the trail: Belmont to a Couple miles North of Rockford. Best time to go: Earyl Spring and Fall (easier to see the river) Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The trail has been repaired and is in very good shape in this section now. The Views of the Rogue River are great and there aren't many street crossings. What I disliked: Wish it was paved further North. Otherwise nothing. Comments: Trail Side Treats (Ice Cream) in Belmont, Custards by the Dam and Rockies in Rockford (Ice Cream).
The Wolverine World Wide Tannery smells bad for about a quarter mile north of the dam in rockford but its tollerable, and hey they make great shoes. Submitted by: Chris from: Belmont, MI Date submitted: July 28, 2005
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Trail name:Musketawa Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: From Marne to Reveana & return. My favourite sections of the trail: The area around Conklin. Best time to go: Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: The scenery was great, out in the country. The trails were very wide. It was very quiet, too, a change from Kent Trails, which I ride regularly. The signage was very well placed & easy to read. The street crossings were not ramps & made crossings streets a breeze (and traffic was very light to non-existant). What I disliked: Only the horse droppings. Comments: Submitted by: Randy from: Wyoming, MI Date submitted: July 28, 2005
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Trail name:Hart-Montague Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Few Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: Hart to New Era My favourite sections of the trail: Hart to Shelby Best time to go: summer Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: loved the scenery, loved to small town stops for lunch What I disliked: not enough restrooms Comments: loved Country Dairy near New Era Submitted by: Doreen from: Grand Rapids, MI Date submitted: July 19, 2005
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Trail name:Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: The entire trail - round trip every time I go there. Its A walk in the park. My favourite sections of the trail: The encloded wooded sections where the trees block the sunlight. I also like the rivers and ponds. Best time to go: spring, fall, and the cool summer days. Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Scenery, the mile markers, the bridges. What I disliked: needs a restroom and maybe a few party stores along the route (to quench thirst). Comments: Gotta watch your kids along the edge of the trail in certain areas. ravines are pretty steep. I wish the parks division would trim some of the low lying branches that slap across your face. Submitted by: Paul Evon from: Saginaw, MI Date submitted: July 17, 2005
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Trail name:White Pine Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Few Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: The entire trail My favourite sections of the trail: Reed City to Big Rapids Best time to go: Early October when the trees are at the peak of there color Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Scenery from Rockford south is wonderful What I disliked: Down tree completely blocked the trail just south of Ashton Comments: Very nice, well marked (except the cross over just south of Big Rapids) and flat trail that even a novice rider like myself can accomplish. Submitted by: Glenn Bathrick from: Cadillac, Michigan Date submitted: July 17, 2005
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Trail name:Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: July, 2005 Sections that I biked: entire length My favourite sections of the trail: it's all nice Best time to go: any Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: there is nothing to dislike here
there are benches along the way, a nice field of wild flowers, water to view, etc. What I disliked: Comments: St. Charles is a great place to rest after biking the trail Submitted by: Andrew T from: Saginaw Date submitted: July 14, 2005
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Trail name:Lakelands Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: June, 2005 Sections that I biked: Stockbridge to Gregory, and Gregory to Pinkney My favourite sections of the trail: None Best time to go: Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Poor Rating: 0.5 stars What I liked: What I disliked: The trail has been totally destroyed by equestrian use of the trail. Bikers, walkers and handicapped can not now use this trail at all because of the millions of holes in the riding surface by the horses.
Comments: The trail has been destroyed by equestrian use. Its a beautiful area of Michigan but now because of the horses using the trail, nobody else can use it. They need a sererate trail for horses to use, let the bike riders and walkers have a seperate trail. Submitted by: Blazer from: Jackson MI Date submitted: June 30, 2005
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Trail name:White Pine Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Several Date of last visit: May, 2005 Sections that I biked: All My favourite sections of the trail: None Best time to go: Never Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Poor Rating: 0.5 stars What I liked: What I disliked: Horses (which are not allowed) are tearing up the unpaved sections north of Cedar Springs, Howard City and Morley. Horse damage makes for very choppy, brain rattling experience. Comments: Submitted by: J. West from: West Michigan Date submitted: June 22, 2005
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Trail name:Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: June, 2005 Sections that I biked: all of it My favourite sections of the trail: when you go threw the wooded area Best time to go: Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: layout What I disliked: nothing Comments: Submitted by: d haremski from: saginaw Date submitted: June 20, 2005
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Trail name:Pere Marquette Trail Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: June, 2005 Sections that I biked: The whole thing My favourite sections of the trail: Very nice. I enjoy the Clae to Coleman route best. Newer part of trial, super smooth and little raffic. Best time to go: Late Summer Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Great trail. Couldn't ask for a better training trail for the bike leg of Triathlons. What I disliked: Some dirt roads to cross over Comments: I live only about 15 miles from the trail and love it. Coleman and Sanford have great places to eat right on the trail and it ends in downtown Midland at the Tridge which is a great park. Submitted by: Don Chiodo from: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Fire Up Chips! Date submitted: June 19, 2005
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Trail name:Kent Trails Times biking the trail: Few Date of last visit: May, 2005 Sections that I biked: from 44, I explored the trail both ways. My favourite sections of the trail: Didn't have any Best time to go: I don't kow Trail marking: Poor Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 1 stars What I liked: I hated the ride What I disliked: I want a little variety in my workouts, and this trail offers none. I know that this is a flat state, but the trail couldn't have been any straighter or flatter. It was monotonous. Comments: Submitted by: tc from: st. george, ut Date submitted: May 21, 2005
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Trail name:Lakelands Trail State Park Times biking the trail: Once Date of last visit: May, 2005 Sections that I biked: ALL My favourite sections of the trail: None Best time to go: Never Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Poor Rating: 0.5 stars What I liked: Horse traffic has destroyed the trail surface. What I disliked: Horrible surface quality Comments: Avoid this one. The DNR needs to decide wether this is a multi-use trail or a bridle path. Horses do way too much surface damage to allow both. Submitted by: BB from: Novi, MI Date submitted: May 19, 2005
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Trail name:Kent Trails Times biking the trail: Few Date of last visit: May, 2005 Sections that I biked: John Ball Park to Johnson Park My favourite sections of the trail: Best time to go: Spring Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: It's mostly peaceful with nice scenery What I disliked: When you ride alongside with the traffic, and the bugs Comments: It's become my favorite place to bike. I live near the John Ball Zoo entrance, so it's a nice change of pace from biking city streets. A little smelly near the water treatment plant. Submitted by: WJB from: Grand Rapids, MI Date submitted: May 16, 2005
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Trail name:Kent Trails Times biking the trail: Weekly Date of last visit: Sept, 2004 Sections that I biked: From Cedar Springs to Grand Rapids & back. (This Year I hope to go farther). My favourite sections of the trail: From Cedar to the first part of Rockford it's pretty good, & from the last part of Rockford to fith third ballpark it's good. Best time to go: I've only gone on it in the spring, summer, & fall. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: scenery is GREAT!!! also not to buggy or anything What I disliked: Sometimes crowded. can't keep a good pace in some area's. Rockford has a wolverine plant the REALY REAKES. Comments: Some area's of the Trail have bumps where the moles got or something, they can get vary annoying. like I said vary scenic, and a good smooth ride most of the time. flat, with only one slight uprising for a bridge. once I got past the fifth third ball park area I discovered anouther part of the trail, which only countinued for about a mile, the I saw anouther biker going further, so I followed and he led me to anouther section of the trail. when that trail ended I found myself at a bridge which overpassed the Grand River. I biked My way to lenard ST. where I then ventured my way to yet anouther side street that I took to Rambow Music where I playd Guitar for about an hour. Finding my way back was cake due to my God given directional skills which, on occasion, save my mom from mass panic of getting lost. :) The white pine trail is GREAT and I recomind all biker try it out at one time or anouther. Submitted by: DAN DAN from: CEDAR SPRINGS MI. Date submitted: May 16, 2005
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Trail name:Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Times biking the trail: Few Date of last visit: May, 2005 Sections that I biked: My favourite sections of the trail: Best time to go: spring Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 3.5 stars What I liked: it was beautiful What I disliked: there needs to be more restrooms (portable toliets) along the way! Comments: Submitted by: Manda from: Saginaw, MI Date submitted: May 4, 2005
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