This 62-mile crushed stone surfaced trail (formerly the Gaylord to Mackinaw rail-trail) is the longest contiguous improved trail in Michigan's nearly 1,400 mile trail system. The trail is open to all non-motorized uses year-round and snowmobiles from Dec. 1 to March 31.
The Top of Michigan Trails Council (TOMTC) was the primary sponsor of the event, which took place on National Trails Day.
According to Department of Natural Resources recreation trails officials the resurfacing project as well as the celebration event symbolizes the great accomplishments that can occur when partnerships are developed between local, state and federal governments, the business community and dedicated individuals.
TOMTC was instrumental in helping the DNR originally acquire the inactive rail-trail, which was purchased with a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, and in securing funds for the crushed stone surface through a Michigan Department of Transportation Enhancement grant, which included matching dollars from several of the communities along the trail.
Following the 8:30 a.m. ribbon cutting, participants enjoyed the opportunity to ride and walk the trail in order to gather for a noon ceremony at the Marina Park in Indian River, which is adjacent to the trail, followed by lunch, entertainment, vendor booths and door prizes.
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