The sassafras trees are beginning to show their colors all along this trail. August 18th seems a little early. Debbie and I once sampled tea that Michigander friends had made from dried and steeped sassafras roots. It was okay. The history is that sassafras roots were formerly used to flavor root beer.
We begin and end our ride from the Duck Creek RV Resort where we camp throughout the summer. It is located directly across from Michigan's Adventure amusement park. Screams from the roller-coaster can be heard all summer long.
The trail from our park heading south was just finished this year. It connects the Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail to the Bear Lake Trail and the Muskegon Lake Trail.
We now have over 50 miles of dedicated trail available out our front door.
This portion of the trail is not truly a rail trail in that the tracks are still in use. The trail is not quite so straight or level as a result.
Along the way we met several riders from the Fetch Cycling Club (Fetch is a Whitehall, MI brewery). They were heading to a pub in Muskegon. I asked, "Now let me get this straight, you're riding from one brewery to another and then back?" Their answer, "Exactly!"
Here are a couple of scenic shots along the trail.
For us flatlanders, this small hill at Ruddiman Avenue is challenge enough.
We do cross a few streets, but the major crossings, such as this one at Whitehall road, have crosswalk controls to enhance safety.
Our midpoint destination was Bernie O's Pizza.
They're famous for the pizza on the right called 'The Twist'. It was once voted one of the top 3 pizzas in the nation by Pizza Today Magazine. My favorites are their Fusion or Hot Wings style.
Roundtrip ride is about 15 miles. Our vote is thumbs-up.
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