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Building Connections Through West Michigan Trails
West Michigan Trails is a community-driven initiative building a network of non-motorized trails across the region. What started as a grassroots effort two decades ago is now a vital regional project led by a diverse Board.
Our trails connect neighborhoods, downtowns, schools, and parks—bringing people together through everyday moments. As we expand, we’re committed to protecting natural habitats while ensuring accessible routes to parks, cultural sites, and civic destinations. Through these shared pathways, we’re strengthening community ties and fostering hometown pride.
A Plan for West Michigan Trails
West Michigan Trails seeks to enhance the quality of life by advancing a regional trails movement. Covering a geographic area of 18 counties—stretching approximately 170 miles north to south and 50 to 70 miles east to west—this is an ambitious mission. The project area includes:
- 910 miles of existing trails
- Two of the oldest rail-trails in the state
- The longest rail-trail in Michigan
- Nearly 200 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline
- A national forest
- Hundreds of miles of rolling farmland and orchards
- Four state recreation areas
- 13 state parks
