Category: Michigan Local

City of Davison
Black Creek Nature Trail is a 1.6 mile paved path. From TrailLink:  “The Black Creek Nature Trail begins at the Davison Township Municipal Center and winds its way to the trail system in the City of Davison’s Jack Abernathy Regional Park. Travelers on the trail will enjoy the tree-lined, 1.6-mile route along the Black Creek to the 138-acre park.”

The City of Petoskey
Petoskey maintains the Bear River Valley Recreation area where there is a paved path and a dirt trail on either side of the river.  Trip Advisor reviews .  Thank you to Tim Knutsen for this information:  “The 10′ wide, paved non-motorized trail on the west side of the river was … designed and built to ADA standards, providing an accessible walking surface about 8/10ths of a mile long, that actually climbs 50′ in the first 1/2 mile. It’s a unique opportunity for people of all abilities to view a natural stream as it makes a dramatic descent to Lake Michigan.”

Grass River Natural Area
Antrim County’s  Grass River Natural Area, south of Lake Bellaire, has a system of six short trails through wetlands and woodland.  From  Trails.com:  “Hundreds of species of plants, 65 species of birds, 35 species of fish, and 33 species of reptiles and amphibians make this area a naturalist’s dream.” Phone 231-533-8314  or 231-533-8576   Trail Map  Here is their website.
The Sedge Meadow boardwalk trail 0.75 mile  is highly recommended by Trails.com
The 0.43 mile Fern Loop Trail is accessible and has a guide rope and braille interpretive signs for visually impaired hikers.
Most of the trails are boardwalks or easy walking, but you might call  to be sure of conditions.