When we arrived at 8:15 am it was 53 degrees F and there were already a good number of cars. Some folks had arrived early to hike the trails throughout the area, and there were others who had arrived to lead or participate in a nature day camp for children ages 3 through 16. We saw these kiddos outside getting ready for their adventures and they were having a ball!
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| 3.5 miles to Midland |
Parts of the trail are lined with beautiful trees.
Some parts of the very flat trail are straight, other parts have curves. There are a few wood bridges, and several marshes. |
| Here the trail runs between ball fields |
In this area the trail reveals extensive marsh areas and wetlands.
On the left is Chris on one of the bridges over a marsh. On the right are blackberries. There was a man in the blackberry patch helping himself to what looked like about 3 quarts of big ripe berries! This is the "tridge" located at the end of the Chippewa Trail. It is a three-way wooden bridge for bikers or walkers. The structure opened in 1981 and spans the confluence of the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers near downtown Midland.
Today's ride was 7.2 miles total. Because the day was still young we headed over to the Dow Gardens in Midland for more sightseeing.
We both enjoyed this trail and the beauty of nature. This trail can best be enjoyed with bug spray applied liberally. Have fun riding this scenic trail on Michigan's east side!
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