Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance

After nearly five years of planning, revisions, and perseverance, the Pentwater Hart Trail are celebrating a major milestone. The City of Hart has been awarded Safe Routes to School funding for Phase 2 of the Pentwater Hart Trail! This project will extend the trail through the City of Hart, connecting to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail and providing a safer route past the Hart school campus. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.

The award marks an important step toward the group's long-term vision of creating a continuous shared-use trail connecting Hart and Pentwater. Planning is already underway for Phase 3, a 5.2-mile segment that will complete the connection.

Congratulations to the Friends of the Pentwater Hart Trail, the City of Hart, and everyone who has championed this project over the years! Your persistence is paying off, and Michigan's trail network is stronger because of it.

July's Michigan Trails Connection dropped this morning!

Quick peek at what's inside:
- Did you get your copy of this year's Michigan Trails Magazine?
- Help MTGA update the MI Trail Map + Directory.
- Vote the outdoors this election season.
- Big announcement from Pentwater Hart Trail!

Michigan Trails Connection - July 2026 ,  The latest edition of Michigan Trails Magazine features stories that celebrate the people, projects, and momentum shaping the future of trails across Michigan. With a fresh look under new publisher Harbor House Publishing, this year’s magazine highlights the growing impact of tr...

Tickets to pre-Summit outdoor experiences are available! These activities let you slow down, explore, and connect before the full-day Michigan Outdoor Summit begins on October 1st. Think of it as a warm-up for the mind, body, and spirit.

For the art enthusiasts, explore the cultural significance of trailside art with TART Trails on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. Hear how it shapes community identity, sparks deeper connections, invites local voices into the design process, and supports physical and mental health.

Pre-Summit experiences are limited and held on September 30th starting at 2pm. Snag your early bird Summit tickets and pre-Summit experience here: https://michiganoutdoor.org/tickets/

Proof that Michigan’s trail systems hold the best colors of summer

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