Project Summary
The Vasa is part of an extraordinary—and expanding—regional trail network, a defining feature of the Grand Traverse region. Amid the challenges of a changing climate and the pressing need for infrastructure upgrades, partners are joining forces to bolster trail maintenance and access throughout the region’s trail network and elevate winter grooming operations for the long haul.
Through the construction of a state-of-the-art trail maintenance facility at Timber Ridge and a trailhead revitalization at Bartlett Road, together, we can improve the four-season trail experience for people of all ages and abilities for generations to come. These projects will benefit not just the Vasa network but support year-round trail maintenance and access throughout Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association’s and TART Trails’ networks.
Objectives
- Enhance Visitor Experience
- Promote Environmental Conservation
- Support Safety, Sustainability, and Local Economies
- Equipment storage space and security constraints
- Access to better snow conditions
- Function-driven design
- Improved year-round Vasa Pathway and Singletrack trail conditions and experiences through better maintenance
Timeline
2024 | Conceptual Design & Engineering
2025 | Finalize Design & Engineering
2026-2027 | Construction
