09 Jan Nakwema Trailway Takes Another Step in Torch Lake Twp.

Thanks to the support and vision of the Eastport and Torch Lake Township community, the Nakwema Trailway has secured a key piece of property at the gateway to Eastport!

This marks a major step forward in meeting the community’s desire for a trailhead and opens the door to even greater opportunities for placemaking and connection.

This segment of trail has the potential to showcase the beauty of northwest Lower Michigan, connecting coastal natural areas including Barnes Park with Torch Lake Township Day Park, the hamlets of Eastport and Torch Lake, and the businesses in this corridor.

The recommended alignment was presented and approved by the Torch Lake Township Board on Dec. 19, 2023. This marks the culmination of a comprehensive schematic design process that included significant public input, a detailed engineering evaluation, and the guidance of the Torch to Bay Trail Team, a group of resident trail champions.

The preferred trail alignment identified through this process is on the west side of U.S. 31, extending from the Torch Lake Township Community Services Building north through Torch Lake and Eastport to Old Dixie Highway in Torch Lake Township.