Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance

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Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance 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, highlighting its potential as a 43 mile connector to exiting and proposed trails in Southeast Michigan and examined the perspectives of the 13 communities along its length. With over 100 participants, each year we successfully have extended information to all legislators. Lobbied successfully for HB 4555 and 6110 and SB 1224

Advocated successfully for the final acquisition of the 41 mile Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail. Provided input on the Michigan Tourism Industry Planning Council for the production of its strategic plan and continues to serve on the Collaboration Committee for implementation of the plan. Served on the Michigan Safe Routes to School State Coalition, providing trail technical assistance to schools within the pilot program and creating a trails how-to-resource for the official manual for participating schools. Worked with Public Sector Consultants, Inc to produce Michigan Trail Maintenance Survey and Report to document the true cost of maintaining Michigan trailways. Continued to updating and publication of the state trailway map and directory, and distribution of 50.000 copies to welcome centers, bicycle shops and other venues

Great trails. Great people. FREE lunch. What's not to love? Join us Sunday, October 25, for MTGA's Annual Meeting at Chi...
10/19/2026

Great trails. Great people. FREE lunch. What's not to love?

Join us Sunday, October 25, for MTGA's Annual Meeting at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland!

Explore a trail

Enjoy a free lunch (yes! lunch is free for all members)

Connect with trail advocates and community leaders

Get the latest on Michigan's trails

Hear from inspiring speakers transforming communities through trails and collaboration

Whether you build trails, advocate for them, or simply love exploring them, this is your kind of gathering!

October 25 | 11 AM–2 PM
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland

Come for the trails. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired!

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mtga-annual-meeting-tickets-2002488738723?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations to our MTGA Catalyst Fund recipients! ⁠⁠Thank you for your commitment to connecting communities and enha...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to our MTGA Catalyst Fund recipients! ⁠
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Thank you for your commitment to connecting communities and enhancing local trails across Michigan.

Success Story Spotlight! ⁠⁠Thanks to the Michigan Trail Fund, the Bush Creek Bridge on the North Country Trail in the Ot...
10/13/2026

Success Story Spotlight! ⁠
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Thanks to the Michigan Trail Fund, the Bush Creek Bridge on the North Country Trail in the Ottawa National Forest is officially complete!⁠
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Impact by the numbers: ⁠
$104,000 invested into local trail infrastructure⁠
31-foot handcrafted wooden glulam bridge built over Bush Creek⁠⁠
Nearly 10 continuous miles of remote, road-free backcountry trail created⁠
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Head to the link to read the full story and discover more success stories:https://michigantrails.org/moving-trails-forward/

Last call! Your logo could be in 30,000+ hands for the next 2 years. Bike shops, trade shows, MTGA members, and MI rest ...
10/07/2026

Last call! Your logo could be in 30,000+ hands for the next 2 years. Bike shops, trade shows, MTGA members, and MI rest stops all carry our Map & Directory.⁠
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Don't wait. Email [email protected] for more information on sponsoring the 2026 Map & Directory.

Next step: Application Review! ⁠⁠The Catalyst Fund provides critical funding for local nonprofits and "Friends of the Tr...
10/01/2026

Next step: Application Review! ⁠
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The Catalyst Fund provides critical funding for local nonprofits and "Friends of the Trail" groups to accelerate trail completion across Michigan. Applications are now closed, and our team will be conducting reviews from October 1st – 9th, 2026.

The leaves are turning, and the treats are waiting! 🎃🍬⁠⁠Make sure to check out these Trick-or- Treat trail walks happeni...
09/30/2026

The leaves are turning, and the treats are waiting! 🎃🍬⁠
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Make sure to check out these Trick-or- Treat trail walks happening around Michigan.

Time is running out! ⁠⁠The deadline to apply for the MTGA Catalyst Fund is rapidly approaching on September 30, 2026 at ...
09/28/2026

Time is running out! ⁠
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The deadline to apply for the MTGA Catalyst Fund is rapidly approaching on September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.⁠
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This unique funding opportunity is designed to accelerate trail completion and provide critical financial support for local non-profit organizations and "Friends of the Trail" groups. Don't miss out on funding for your trail project!⁠
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Learn more and apply-https://michigantrails.org/mtga-catalyst-fund/

Whether you hike, run, cycle, ride, or paddle, sharing the trail makes nature better for all of us. Swipe through to che...
09/25/2026

Whether you hike, run, cycle, ride, or paddle, sharing the trail makes nature better for all of us. Swipe through to check out these essential trail etiquette tips before your next adventure!⁠
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To learn more about trail etiquette tap the link: https://michigantrails.org/trail-etiquette/

Address

503 Mall Court Box 282
Lansing, MI
48912

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15866515180

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