The trail was smoothly paved asphalt and ran for about 5 miles to suburban Grand Rapids. The trail seemed to alternate between right-of-ways for the old rail line and current powerlines, so long stretches would be perfectly straight, then a few turns would connect to a new section. Near Caledonia, the trail offered short connecting paths to Caledonia Lakeside Park and the Caledonia High School. Outside of town, the trail passed farms and fields. Approaching Grand Rapids, new suburban homes sprung up from cornfields and in the distance I could see the airport tower. The trail ended at the intersection of 68th Street and E. Paris Avenue, next to a Steelcase factory and a landscape supply business.
Future plans are to extend the trail south to Middleville (and beyond) and to connect to the Kent County Trail system to the north. This will be a great ride when it's complete.
Caledonia trailhead
50 W Main St SE
Caledonia, MI 49316Dutton trail end
6820 East Paris Ave SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
[Addresses are approximate]
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