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- We advocate and facilitate the development of a network of multipurpose recreational trails in northern Lower Michigan. Currently there are 288 miles of trail in our inventory of which 109 are classif..
- Membership
- Join the Trails Council! Please fill out the on-line application and mail it to us at Top of Michigan Trails Council 445 East Mitchell Street ..
- 2009 Strategic Plan
- At last count TOMTC had 288 miles of trails in its eight county service area of northern Michigan. Of those 106 are considered “improved” with asphalt or crushed stone surface. Setting aside the 38 ..
- About Us
- This question and answer page will help you know more about who we are and what we do all day. More questions? Contact Us! ..
- Board Members and Regional Representatives
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- Trail Committees
- We are preparing information about all of our trail committees. Those that are currently shown will be joined by others as the information is compiled. TOMTC partners with local committees to develo..
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- Our History
- By Neal McCue, Past President (second from left with Past President Steve Barney, Past President Jerry Corley, and Board Member Jim Conboy) ..
- Trail Articles Press Clipping File
- Media Articles of Interest to Trail Enthusiasts9/16/09Alpena County looks at supporting trailAlpena County's budget committee will have to determine if the county has the funding necessary to contribu..
- Free Information and Sales
- We have the following FREE items available that we will send to you at your mailing address. Printable maps of most trails are available on-line at www.trailscouncil.orgTOMTC sys..
- Trails/Maps
- 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-mo..
- Priority Trail Updates 8/26/09
- PRIORITY TRAILS UPDATE 8/26/09 Photo: dedication of Huron-Sunrise Trail Segment, May, 2009 Little Traverse Wheelway: Most of the last three miles of the Little Traverse Wheelway fr..
- Trailhead Update 8/26/2009
- Like trails, trailheads have to be built, sometimes separately with separate funding from the trail itself. Here is a quick rundown on some of our principle trailheads and what is being done to impro..
- Alpena Bi-Path
- Alpena Bi-PathHorses and snowmobiltes are not permitted on this trail.SymbolsT= TrailheadP= ParkingR= RestroomsA= Amenities The Bi-Path is an urban jewel built by the City of Alpena. In addition to s..
- Alpena to Hillman Trail
- ALPENA-HILLMAN TRAIL THIS IS A SNOWMOBILE TRAIL IN WINTER. Horses are permitted in summer. ALPENA –HILLMAN TRAIL (also known as the Paxon Spur). A 22 mile abandoned rai..
- Alpena to CheboyganTrail
- ALPENA TO CHEBOYGAN TRAILThis is a snowmobile trail in winter. Horses are permitted in summer.SymbolsT= TrailheadP= ParkingR= RestroomsA= Amenities At 70 miles the Alpena to Cheboygan Trail is the lo..
- Boyne Trail
- BOYNE TRAILThe Boyne Trail is being planned to start at Boyne Falls and connect in Boyne City to the future Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail. The trail will link amenities in Boyne Falls and the all-se..
- Boyne City-Charlevoix Trail
- BOYNE CITY TO CHARLEVOIX TRAIL This beautiful 14-mile trail currently exists only in the mind’s eye. Conceptual engineering is already well along on a route that will follow the Charlevoix-Boyne Cit..
- Burt Lake Trail
- The Burt Lake Trail is a trail in concept that will begin at Brutus or Pellston in Emmet County and end in Topinabee in Cheboygan County. The exact route is still under consideration but the general ..
- Cheboygan to Mackinaw City Trail
- CHEBOYGAN TO MACKINAW CITY TRAIL The trail is now considered part of the Gaylord to Mackinaw City Trail. Please click on that trail for a description of the Cheboygan to Mackinaw City segment.Phot..
- North Central State Trail (Gaylord to Mackinaw City)
- NORTH CENTRAL STATE TRAIL(GAYLORD TO MACKINAW CITY)This is a snowmobile trail in winter. In summer horses are permitted.SymbolsT= TrailheadP= ParkingR= RestroomsA= AmenitiesThis beautiful 61 mile tr..
- Huron-Sunrise Trail
- HURON SUNRISE TRAILSymbols Snowmobiles, and horses are prohibited on this trail.Stretching six-miles north along Lake Huron from Rogers City, Huron-Sunrise is one of northern Michigan’s most beautifu..
- Little Traverse Wheelway
- Little Traverse WheelwayHorses and snowmobiles are prohibited on this trail.Long-awaited construction of the Gateway to Harbor segment of the Little Traverse Wheelway is expected to be completed this ..
- Petoskey-Mackinaw City Trail
- PETOSKEY-MACKINAW CITY TRAIL This is a snowmobile trail in winter. In summer horses are permitted.SymbolsT= TrailheadP= ParkingR= RestroomsA= Amenities This trail consists of 35 miles of mostly dir..
- Petoskey City Trails
- The City of Petoskey is planning several new in-town trails that will in time link to the Little Traverse Wheelway and the Petoskey to Mackinaw City Trail.Included in the plan are:A trail along the Be..
- Rogers City Spur
- ROGERS CITY SPUR TRAIL The Rogers City Spur will eventually connect the Huron Sunrise Trail on Rogers City’s east side near the Michigan Limestone Operations Mine to the Alpena to Mackinac Trail near..
- Ninety Plus Other Trails in Northern Michigan
- This section lists the more than 90 trails in the eight-county service area that are not part of the Top of Michigan Trails Council network. As a service to trail users we offer the following informa..
- Events
- For the full schedule please click on "Full Events Calendar." To register for a TOMTC ride please call us at (231) 348-8280 or e mail us at: info@trailscouncil.org..
- Newsletter
- Reading our E Newsletter is a good way to keep current on trail issues in northern Michigan and around the country. For archived copies of our newsletter Trailwise please click on the links below. ..
- Tourist Info
- To find out about everything you need to know about visiting our trails, check out this page. These sites will give you the latest information about where to stay, where to eat, and other pertinent in..
- Other Links
- This link can lead you to a variety of sites that will give you more information about trails and related topics. Click on the pull down menus to find out more...
- Bicycle Rental Info
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Bike Rentals By County If you would like to include your shop in this list please send us the pertinent information and we will list it for you...
- Trails in Winter
- The following TOMTC trails are open to snowmobiles. Alpena to Hillman Trail, Alpena to Cheboygan Trail, North Central State Trail (Gaylord to Mackinaw City,) Petoskey to Mackinaw City Trail, and Roge..
- Get Involved
- There are many ways that you can get involved in trail building in northern Michigan. You can become a member, tell a friend, adopt-a-highway, join our group trail rides or join a "maintenance b..
- Tell a Friend
- Tell a friend, make a contribution, become a member, attend our events, ride, walk, skate, run, ride your wheelchair, ride your horse (on designated trails), ride your snowmobile (in season on designa..
- Contact Us
- Office hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 5 pm or by appointment (231) 348-8280info@trailscouncil.org..
- Adopt-a-Highway
- Our Adopt-a-Highway dates for 2009 are April 18, July 18, and September 19. All are Saturdays. Volunteers are invited to meet shortly before 10 am at the entry cabin at Petoskey State Park and shou..
- Join a Group Bicycle Ride
- Participating in a group bicycle ride is a good way to get some exercise and learn about trails at the same time. Check our Events Calendar and Full Ride Schedule for a up to date listing of the eigh..
- Participate in a Maintenance Bee
- This program is currently under development. Watch for announcements. ..
- Horses on Trails
- Horses are permitted on trails that are unimproved or improved with crushed limestone. Trails currently in this category (200 miles) are the Hillman to Alpena Trail, the North Central State Trail (Ga..
- Trails/Maps
- SURFACES ON TOMTC TRAILS Alpena Bi-Path—asphaltAlpena to Hillman---railroad ballast, mixed dirt and stoneAlpena to Cheboygan---railroad ballast, to be i..
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