Pere Marquette Rail Trail Information
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Isabella County section of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail — June 2026!
The Pere Marquette Rail Trail follows the Midland to Clare route of the old Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad. This railroad once moved timber to the sawmills and supplies to the thriving logging industry that existed during the last century and before.
This trail is one of Michigan’s best known, offering a well-maintained, hard surface for walking, jogging, biking, in-line skating, cross country skiing — just about any mode of non-motorized transportation.
This 8.25 mile section of paved trail, maintained by Isabella County Parks, is a traffic-free, accessible, safe and convenient park for visitors of all ages! Parking areas, restrooms, and other facilities are well-situated along its route.
The trail connects to the Midland and Clare Pere Marquette Rail Trails, offering nearly 30 miles of accessible trails. In addition, the connecting trail from Clare to Farwell was completed in Summer 2024, so cyclists can now ride safely from Midland to Baldwin (about 90 miles).
Please be safe and remember basic Rail Trail Etiquette. From our friends at the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy:
- Use safe speeds.
- Keep right, pass left.
- Standing still? Move to the side of or off the trail.
- Mind your pets! Keep your pets secure and be prepared to manage their energy!
- Be alert.
E-Bikes: Class 1 e-bikes only are permitted on the trail. Rule of thumb: If the bike has a throttle, it is not permitted on the trail.
Location & Hours:
Located along Business US-10 East of Clare – Trailhead at Loomis
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Open All Year
Reservations & Info:
Call the Parks Main Office (989) 317-4083
E-mail: parks@isabellacounty.org
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