Today my wife and I took a walk on the Thornapple trail from its trailhead in downtown Middleville, Michigan. The weather was perfect and the trail not too crowded, making for a pleasant morning walk. The Thornapple trail AKA the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail is a work in progress with not every section of the trail yet complete. When completed, it will be a 42 mile long trail.
Some sections of the trail are completed, some are in development and some are in the proposal or conceptual stage. The route of this trail passes through farmlands, woodlands and small towns, along and over rivers and creeks. The scenic highlight of the trail is its close proximity to the Thornapple River.
The trail is a four season adventure for the outdoor enthusiast, living healthy and having fun. It passes through a safe and natural environment for individual, family, and organization use. This trail is enjoyed by bikers, joggers, rollerbladers, cross-country skiers, wheelchair travelers, hikers, and nature lovers.
It is a wonderful destination in Southwestern Michigan. The above is a photo of my wife walking our dog along the trail. As you can see it is paved in this section. I have not walked its length, but assume that the entire trail is intended to be similarly constructed. For more information on this trail, visit: www.thornappletrail.com.
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