Find Your Trail
The TART Trails network currently consists of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route.
We acknowledge that all of the trails that make up the TART Trails network, now and in the future, exist on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe people who are today represented by the nations of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
Deepwater Connector | Nakwema Trailway
Completed in late 2024, the latest addition to the Nakwema Trailway brings exciting new opportunities to explore more trails on the ground. In collaboration with Acme Township, this critical connection links Bayside Park, the recently
Traverse Ridge Trail
The Traverse Ridge Trail is a collaboration between TART Trails, SEEDS, and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Initially constructed as a pilot project to construct .5 miles of sustainable single-track trail behind the Oleson
Acme Connector | Nakwema Trailway
The 2 mile Acme Connector connects the TART Trail and Acme, providing safe access to businesses, existing trails, and recreation opportunities. The trail connects the current TART Trail terminus at Bunker Hill Road to the
Vasa Pathway
Located on state forest land, the Vasa Pathway features a series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, 25K) that offer users a variety of challenges from easy to difficult. Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers,
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a non-motorized trail that showcases destinations within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the two Lakeshore towns of Glen Arbor and Empire. Currently the trail is 20 miles
Vasa Skillz Loop
The Vasa Skillz Building Loop, built in partnership with NMMBA, is designed specifically for kids and adults new to mountain biking to hone their skills, while still hopefully staying upright. Two one-mile, single-track loops have
TART in Town
The TART in Town includes several point-to-point bike routes in downtown Traverse City.
Winter Sports Single Track
The 15K Winter Sports Singletrack is groomed by the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association (NMMBA) from December through March. Winter trail access will be the same as summer access at the existing single-track DNR trail on Supply Rd.
Mall Trail
The nearly 2-mile long Mall Trail parallels US-31 from 14th St to South Airport Rd near the Grand Traverse Mall. The Mall Trail connects downtown Traverse City residents with many commercial businesses and restaurants. The
Three Mile Trail
Enjoy this mile long trail that runs along Three Mile Road from the Traverse City State Park beach on US 31 to South Airport Road. Parking Parking can be found at corner of Parsons and
Leelanau Trail
About The 17-mile Leelanau Trail provides a paved off-road connection between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Running through the last of Leelanau County’s former railroad corridors, the Leelanau Trail features picturesque forests, farms, vineyards, lakes,
TART
DETOUR ALERT Attention TART Trail Users: Hastings Street to 3 Mile Road. The forced sewer main project has unexpectedly expanded into areas impacting the planned TART Trail detour between Hastings Street and Airport Access Road.
Buffalo Ridge Trail
The Buffalo Ridge Trail is currently an almost 1.5 mile trail connecting The Village at Grand Traverse Commons to Traverse City West Middle School and the YMCA, passing by the TBA-ISD main office and conference center,
Boardman Lake Loop Trail
DETOUR ALERT Starting June 1, trail users can expect a short detour that will direct them to the sidewalk along Woodmere Avenue between Hannah Avenue and Centre Street. About The 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail
Boardman/Ottaway River Trail
Trail Closure Update AprilFollowing a significant rain event, the Boardman/Ottaway River Trail experienced flooding across the trail route, resulting in some permanent trail closures, permanent bridge damage, and temporarily closed segments until the water recedes