 Manistee Non-Motorized Trail sign (photo by jhy) |
by jhy
The Manistee Non-Motorized Trail is a series of loops located about three miles east of Manistee on M-55. You will find the entrance on the north side of the road.
There are about four miles of trail primarily for foot travel, and more than five additional miles designed for mountain bikes.
This land was purchased by the City of Manistee in 1943 as a possible location for an airport. Subsequently, Manistee Blacker Airport was built farther north. The 174 acres sat unused, although dedicated to public recreation use, until 2011 when a trail plan was put forth. Working with the Shoreline Cycling Club trails were built, and there is a maintenance agreement with that same group.
Intersections are mostly well marked. The Red, Yellow, White, and Purple Trails form three loops dedicated to hiking and running, and in the winter they are groomed for cross-country skiing. The one-mile Blue Loop is reserved for snowshoers and those wishing to walk leashed dogs in the winter.
Inside the Yellow Loop, and outside of the entire pedestrian trails are loops for mountain biking. These are groomed for fat tire bikes in the winter. Additionally, the blue loop has some structures for practice at technical biking skills.
There is virtually no topography on this acreage. The trails are wide, and are a great place for novice skiers.
In winter, please do not walk on trails groomed for a specific purpose.
Parking location at 44.233849, -86.260925, three miles east of the junction with US 31 in Manistee on M-55. No facilities.
These trails will be added to the Get Off the Couch website when the bike trails are mapped.
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