About
TART Trails, Inc formed in 1998 when four individual trail groups in the Traverse City area united to create a stronger force for recreation and alternative transportation in northwest Michigan. TART Trails is dedicated to providing recreation and transportation opportunities as well as preserving open space corridors through a network of trails. TART Trails is a non-profit organization that builds trails, advocates for active living and outdoor recreation. Our work includes negotiating easements, hosting annual events that promote healthy lifestyles, and defending cyclist and pedestrian interests.
Led by a staff of five and a volunteer board of 16 members, TART Trails’ mission is to enrich the Traverse area by providing a network of trails, bikeways and pedestrian ways; and encouraging their use.
Key Recent Accomplishments
- Widening of the TART Trail between Division and M-72
- Leelanau Trail paving to be complete by July of 2012
- Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail groundbreaking held on August 12, 2011
- Phase one of the Buffalo Ridge Trail complete in November of 2011
- Various trail improvements including bridge redecking and signage on 5-Mile Road
- Access to Recreation project that connects the TART Trail and Boardman Lake Trail
