Statewide voice for nonmotorized trail users - connecting people to and through trails. Annually hosts State Trails and Greenways Legislative Days.
Organization Achievements and Successes:
Publication of the Heart of Michigan Parks and Trails Directory which illustrates the trails and parks of the Greater Lansing area, including trails within parks. Through MTGA's advocacy efforts, the I-275 Bikeway Restoration Project was initiated through the Michigan Department of Transportation. MTGA produced a preliminary report on the I-275 Bikeway, h
06/03/2026
Michigan moves. On rail-trails and riverwalks. Through forests, downtowns, and lakeshore communities. Into the places where some of our best memories are made.
Summer starts on the trail, and they need people behind them.
This summer, that someone is you.
Your support helps ensure more Michiganders can experience the freedom, adventure, and connection that trails make possible.
michigantrails.org/donate
05/26/2026
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance seeks a contractor to modernize its existing statewide trail map and directory using GIS technology.
MTGA currently maintains a trail map and companion directory; this project will transition those resources into a more dynamic, editable, and web-friendly format.
Learn more:
https://michigantrails.org/projects/seeking-gis-support/
05/12/2026
Trails aren’t just paths; they’re pathways to prosperity.
From small towns to cities, trails support local businesses, tourism, and talent attraction across Michigan.
Learn more - https://michigantrails.org/mi-trails-2050/
05/06/2026
Thank you, Michigan Senate! The Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund appropriation bill has passed the Senate and now awaits action in the House Appropriations Committee.
The MNRTF is one of the most important tools we have to advance trails across Michigan. From closing critical gaps to expanding access and connecting communities, MNRTF investments help bring local trail projects to life in every corner of the state.
MTGA will continue to support timely passage in the Legislature and advocate for predictable progress in future funding cycles. Reliable investment is essential for keeping trail projects moving and helping communities plan with confidence.
We’re grateful to the Senate for recognizing the importance of this program and are encouraged by the momentum as the process advances.
05/05/2026
Trails belong to everyone, everywhere, every day.
MI Trails 2050 calls for safe, inclusive, and welcoming trails so every Michigander can find their place outdoors.
Learn more: https://michigantrails.org/mi-trails-2050/
05/04/2026
Our monthly e-news hit inboxes last week. Read the latest through the link below.
Michigan Trails Connection - April 2026 Memorial Day is just around the corner, and with it comes the unofficial start of summer in Michigan. Calendars begin to fill, weekends stretch a little longer, and time outside becomes a priority. From quick evening walks to full weekend adventures, trails are where so many of those moments happen....
04/30/2026
New Members Alert! 🚨
We’re grateful for your support, your expertise, and the important work you do every day to strengthen Michigan’s trail network and outdoor recreation community.
We’re glad you’re here and excited for what we’ll build together.
Still time to become a member! Sign up using link: https://michigantrails.org/membership/
04/28/2026
MTGA is everywhere in Michigan.
Sign up to become a member here: https://michigantrails.org/membership/
04/22/2026
Trails connect us to nature.
It’s on us to protect it.
MI Trails 2050 is our roadmap for doing both.
Read more: https://michigantrails.org/mi-trails-2050/
Happy Earth Day!
04/21/2026
Stewardship is about caring for the places that care for us.
In the MI Trails 2050 report, communities made it clear that access and conservation must go hand in hand.
By 2050, every new trail will follow conservation best practices, built in partnership with land conservancies, Tribal Nations, and local trail advocates, and serve as a gateway to conservation education.
Read the full report: https://michigantrails.org/mi-trails-2050/
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