When possible, this trail will follow the abandoned Rail Corridor. The trail will also follow a path provided through Bay Harbor as well as a path provided across Charlevoix Country Club. The trail will follow the abandoned rail corridor from East Bay View to M-119 where it will join the 1.5 mile Harbor Trailway. The Harbor Trailway passes the state park entrance and terminates at Beach Road. On the north side of M-119 the trail will continue along the rail corridor to Alanson.
Construction is contingent upon DNR purchase from private property owners.
The trail will follow the abandoned rail corridor from Alanson to Mackinaw City. This linear park could follow the abandoned rail corridor from Mackinaw City to Cheboygan to Indian River. The railroad corridor is intact and still in private ownership, but soon may be lost. Citizens are encouraged to become involved in this exciting opportunity. Take this opportunity to preserve our natural beauty and create a safe recreational resource in Northern Michigan.