08 Nov Nakwema’s Deepwater Connector Takes Shape

Thanks to the generous support of 104 donors, TART Trails recently reached funding goals for the Deepwater Connector Trail, a key Nakwema Trailway project in partnership with Acme Township.

When completed, the Trailway will connect Charlevoix with the TART Trails system. Top of Michigan Trails Council is partnering with TART Trails on the Nakwema project.

This new segment links Bayside Park, the Acme Connector Trail, Acme Road, and the Deepwater Point Natural Area, enhancing non-motorized access and connecting local neighborhoods and businesses to TART’s 100-mile regional trail network. TART Trails, Top of Michigan Trails Council, and Acme Township will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 9 at 4:30 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of this essential connection. RSVP here.

More Segment Updates

Charlevoix – Fisherman’s Island State Park – Top of Michigan Trails Council and TART Trails are working with project partners on the design engineering for a trail connection along Bells Bay Road in Charlevoix. This segment will connect the existing Lake to Lake Trail and Fisherman’s Island State Park. Within the state park, the DNR is working on planning and design for a new road and trail alignment through a portion of the park.

Torch Lake Township – The design engineering process is underway for the trail alignment on the west side of U.S. 31 between the Torch Lake Township Community Services Building and Old Dixie Highway. Over the coming months, organizers hope to begin working with adjacent landowners to inform trail design along the U.S. 31 corridor.