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Pere Marquette Rail-Trail

200 N. Main Street Rm. 110
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone:(989) 317-4083
Fax:(989) 779-9916
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Except holidays

Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Information

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
Seasonal (989) 772-2879
e-mail: parks@isabellacounty.org

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Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Fall
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Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Map

Recreational Activities

Hiking

Bicycling

In-line skating

Cross country skiing

No motorize vehicles allowed

Park Amenities

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…just about any mode of non-motorized transportation.

It’s a traffic-free, handicap accessible, safe and convenient park for participants of all ages! Parking areas, restrooms, and other facilities are well situated along its route.

8.25 miles of paved trail

Links to Midland Rail-Trail offering 30 miles of paved trail

Near Herrick Recreation Area

Rail-Trail Etiquette

Keep right except to pass

Alert others when passing by using voice or bell

Yield to slower traffic

Always travel at safe speeds

Don’t block the trail

Dogs must be on a leash

Please help keep the trail clean

Helmets are suggested for your safety

  • Rail-Trail tunnel
  • Loomis trail head
  • Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Fall Leaves

News & Announcements

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Pere Marquette Rail Trail Concept
Improved Pere Marquette Rail Trail
September 1st, 2016
The entire Isabella County section of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail has been seal-coated to maintain a smooth surface of the trail. It looks great and is r... Read More ›
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