This list of rail trails in Michigan lists former railroad rights-of-way in Michigan that have been converted to rail trails for public use. A rail trail may still include rails, such as light rail or streetcar. By virtue of their characteristic shape (long and flat), some shorter rail trails are known as greenways and linear parks. As of 2015 [update] , Michigan has the most total mileage (2,381) of any state. [1]
Trail name | Length (mi) | Length (km) | Counties | Original railroad | References |
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Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail | 5.3 | 8.5 | Berrien | Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway | [87] [88] |
Kal-Haven Trail | 34.5 | 55.5 | Kalamazoo, Van Buren | Kalamazoo and South Haven Railroad | [89] |
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail | 20.9 | 33.6 | Kalamazoo | Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad | [90] |
Main Trail | 0.5 | 0.80 | Calhoun | Michigan United Railways | [91] |
Paul Henry–Thornapple Rail Trail | 42 | 68 | Barry, Eaton, Kent | Michigan Central Railroad | [92] [93] [94] |
Shaver Road Bikeway | 1.8 | 2.9 | Kalamazoo | Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad | [95] |
Van Buren Trail State Park | 14 | 23 | Van Buren | Toledo and South Haven Railroad | [96] |
Vicksburg Trailway | 1.8 | 2.9 | Kalamazoo | Grand Trunk Western Railroad | [97] |