Parks And Recreation Department

Municipal Service Center – 4811 N. Saginaw Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone: 989-837-6930 Email: recreation@midland-mi.org

Bicycling in Midland

Pere Marquette Rail-Trail

March 15, 2010: The rail trail will be undergoing crack sealing repair work for the next couple of weeks. The area is still accessible but will have some delays.

The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is a six-foot wide asphalt trail that begins at the Farmer's Market in downtown Midland and extends 30 miles to the City of Clare.  Located on the former CSX railway right of way, the rail trail is perfect for most non-motorized activities including walking, running and in-line skating. 

Along the trail, you can access village, city and county parks, enjoy views from the former railway bridges and visit the communities of Midland, Sanford, Coleman and Clare.

Click here for a comprehensive map showing the 30-mile Pere Marquette trail. For more on the trail, visit the Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail website.

The trail also connects to the new, four-mile Chippewa Trail.

Bike Route Around Midland

A bike route around the perimeter of the city is a great way to get exercise and enjoy the beauty of Midland.

Click here to download a map of the route.

City Forest Mountain Biking Trails

In conjunction with the Michigan Mountain Biking Association, the City of Midland has developed eight miles of winding biking trails that twist and turn over flat land and steep hills at City Forest, a 520-acre park on the north end of the city.

Click here to download a map of the trails.

Non-Motorized Transportation Committee/Plan

A sub-committee of the Planning Commission, Midland's Non-Motorized Transportation Committee was established in July 2008 to bring more non-motorized transportation options - such as bicycling and walking paths - to the city. Click here to learn more about the committee and ideas for creating more pathways.