Trail Descriptions (updated 3/09/06)
- We oversee about 288 miles of existing or soon-to-be constructed trails, of which about 180 run along old railroad corridors. TOMTC “Trunk Line” Trails are non-motorized (except for snowmobiles), multi-purpose trails that can ordinarily be used for running, hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, snowmobiling, and equestrian activities.
- Except where noted, the trails are “dedicated,” that is they do not share the right of way with automobiles, motorcycles etc. There are some segments where snowmobiles and horses are prohibited and others where activities such as, in-line skating, and road bicycling are impractical because of the rough trail surface.
- Most of the Huron Sunrise Trail and Presque Isle County, the City of Alpena Bi-Path, and the Little Traverse Wheelway in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties are suitable for smooth surface activities extending to the use of baby strollers. In general, TOMTC trails can accommodate hybrid bicycles.
- In winter, cross country skiing and show-shoeing are permitted but are only suitable in areas where snowmobiles are prohibited, such as the Little Traverse Wheelway. However, some stretches of the LTW tend to be windswept and icy during much of the winter and there is currently no grooming. For a complete rundown on winter trails in our entire area click on "Trails in Winter." (December-April)
Don’t forget that even though the trail descriptions seem to be written mostly for bicyclists (about 2/3 of our users ride bicycles), the trails are open for all appropriate uses as indicated.
Symbols
T= Trailhead
P= Parking
R= Restrooms
A= Amenities
TOMTC SYSTEM MAP
Files: TOMTC NETWORK MAPSummary of Trail Surfaces
Alpena Bi-Path—asphalt
Alpena to Hillman---railroad ballast, mixed dirt and stone
Alpena to Cheboygan---railroad ballast, to be improved to crushed limestone in 2011
Boyne City to Charlevoix---trail does not yet exist, construction plan in progress
Boyne Trail (Boyne Falls to Boyne City)--- trail does not yet exist, development plan in progress
Burt Lake Trail (Topinabee to Brutus)—trail is still in concept
Huron-Sunrise---Rogers City to Forty Mile Point--- asphalt
Little Traverse Wheelway---trail currently ends at Little Traverse Twp. Park at the
Harbor Springs Airport, construction to Harbor Springs in fall 2009, asphalt
North Central State Trail (Gaylord to Mackinaw City) crushed limestone
Petoskey (Spring Lake Park to Mackinaw City)---railroad ballast, mixed dirt and stone
Rogers City Spur---railroad ballastAll Trails Mileage Finder
| Alanson | Alpe | BC | Char | Cheb | Gayl | HS | Hill | IR | MC | Onaw | Pose | Peto | RC | |
| Alanson | 111 | 39 | 25 | 40 | 85 | 14 | 131 | 57 | 24 | 66 | 94 | 11 | 100 | |
| Alpena | 111 | 151 | 137 | 69 | 118 | 126 | 22 | 86 | 85 | 45 | 17 | 123 | 23 | |
| Boyne City | 39 | 151 | 14 | 82 | 127 | 37 | 173 | 99 | 66 | 108 | 136 | 28 | 142 | |
| Charlevoix | 25 | 137 | 14 | 68 | 113 | 23 | 159 | 85 | 52 | 94 | 120 | 14 | 128 | |
| Cheboygan | 40 | 69 | 82 | 68 | 47 | 57 | 91 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 54 | 54 | 60 | |
| Gaylord | 85 | 118 | 127 | 113 | 47 | 102 | 138 | 29 | 61 | 73 | 101 | 99 | 107 | |
| Harbor Springs | 14 | 126 | 37 | 23 | 47 | 102 | 148 | 74 | 41 | 83 | 111 | 9 | 117 | |
| Hillman | 131 | 22 | 173 | 159 | 91 | 138 | 148 | 108 | 107 | 67 | 39 | 145 | 45 | |
| Indian River | 57 | 86 | 99 | 85 | 17 | 29 | 74 | 108 | 33 | 43 | 71 | 71 | 77 | |
| Mackinaw City | 24 | 85 | 66 | 52 | 16 | 61 | 41 | 107 | 33 | 42 | 70 | 38 | 70 | |
| Onaway | 66 | 45 | 108 | 94 | 26 | 73 | 83 | 67 | 43 | 42 | 28 | 80 | 34 | |
| Posen | 94 | 17 | 136 | 120 | 54 | 101 | 111 | 39 | 71 | 70 | 28 | 108 | 6 | |
| Petoskey | 11 | 123 | 28 | 14 | 54 | 99 | 9 | 145 | 71 | 38 | 80 | 108 | 114 | |
| Rogers City | 100 | 23 | 142 | 128 | 60 | 107 | 117 | 45 | 77 | 70 | 34 | 6 | 114 | |