Trail Etiquette and Safety
TART Trails is committed to promoting the safe, responsible, and enjoyable use of the trails. Help us by practicing proper trail etiquette through using the 3 C's, Courtesy, Caution, and Control.
Trail Etiquette
Find Your Trail
The TART Trails network currently consists of several multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route. Our mission is to provide and promote a trail network that enriches people and communities throughout the greater Traverse region. Check out the map to learn more about the available trails!
Volunteer with Us!
We always need an extra hand with administrative work, deliveries, State Theater shifts, and our events program. Learn more here!
Volunteer with Us!Bike bells, Jerseys, Hats, Hoodies and More
Outfit your ride with one of our flashy and functional bike bells. We’re on a mission at TART Trails to provide a Bell for Every Bike. Support trails while practicing proper trail etiquette!
ShopSmart Commute TC
Smart Commute TC is a program that promotes the use of alternative forms of transportation. We collaborate with local businesses, governments and non-profit organizations to develop multi-modal infrastructure for active and healthy lifestyles. Collectively we strive to educate the community through workshops and special events and encourage smart commuting year round.
Smart Commute TCEvents
View All9/26 Michigan Outdoor Summit
The Summit is a gathering for all sectors of the outdoor industry to connect, learn, grow, and build together with a vision for the future, health, and vitality of Michigan’s outdoors.
View10/4 Volunteer Appreciation Party
Then please join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. It’s a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other volunteers and learn more about our volunteer and Ambassador programs.
View10/28 Zombie Run
The Traverse City Zombie Run is a Halloween tradition! Join us for a 5K Run followed by refreshments at Right Brain Brewery. Proceeds with benefit TART Trails
ViewActive Projects
TART Bayfront Improvement and Extension Project
Status Design and Engineering Phase The extension of trail east will provide new community connections to Delamar, Sunset Park, NMC Great Lakes Campus/Hagerty Center, and soon-to-be constructed Senior Center all to the regional trail network
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Three Mile Trail Project
Connecting the Three Mile Trail to the cluster of school campuses south of Hammond Road has been a long standing and unfinished effort. Thanks to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s recent establishment of the
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Nakwema Trailway
The Nakwema (nah-KWAY-mah) Trailway spans over 45 miles, joining Charlevoix and Traverse City – in between and beyond. Nakwema, Ojibwe for “where paths connect,” follows long-ago established routes through the waters and woods of northwest
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Leelanau and Sleeping Bear Heritage trails go above and beyond helping to improve citizens’ health and providing direct economic value to local businesses.
Taylor Stein, Professor of Ecotourism & Outdoor Recreation
Ways to Give Back
TART Trails is grateful for many years of support from a diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts who continue to support the organization with thousands of volunteer hours annually. Many volunteers work as trail builders, trail maintainers, office assistants, and board and committee members. It is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family. Whatever your age or ability, we need your help.
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