Active Projects

Blair Township Trail
Project Summary As the population grows in Grand Traverse County, the TART Trails network works to connect to these new neighbors, to achieve our “every home a trailhead” vision. The Blair Township Trail project addresses

TART Transformation 3.0 | Five Mile
Project Summary With over 500,000+ annual visits to our trails, we know many residents and visitors use the TART for critical transportation and recreational experiences. The TART along Five Mile Road is one of the

TART Transformation 2.0
The TART Transformation 2.0 project plans to reconstruct a segment of the eastern portion of the Traverse Area Recreation Trail to the north and south of Holiday Road. This trail section is consistently susceptible to

Traverse Ridge Trail
TART Trails is collaborating with SEEDS and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy on a pilot program to construct .5 miles of sustainable single-track trail behind the Oleson Plaza. This trail is part of a

Vasa Pathway Improvements
Vasa Pathway Bartlett Trailhead Project Project Summary With increased use and popularity throughout the four seasons, partners are working to make crucial updates and improvements at the Vasa Pathway, including expanding and maintaining the Vasa

TART Bayfront Improvement and Extension Project
Project Summary The Traverse Area Recreation Trail, lovingly called the TART, along West Bay is an icon of our region. Highlighting the incredible shoreline and drawing visitors from around the world, this two-mile section of

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

Leelanau Trail Improvements
Project Summary The Leelanau Trail, a 17-mile corridor connecting Traverse City to Suttons Bay, serves as a vital pathway for recreation, transportation, and connection to nature. As stewards of this beloved corridor, TART Trails remains

Buffalo Ridge Trail Project
Project Summary TART Trails continues to collaborate with Garfield Township to expand the non-motorized trail network and improve mobility options throughout its growing communities. The Buffalo Ridge Trail Extension aims to enhance connections between neighborhoods,

Three Mile Trail Project
Project Summary This is a community-driven and supported trail, and a partnership between East Bay Township, TART Trails, Norte, and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Expanding on the existing Three Mile Trail and its