Active Projects
Birch Point Trailhead | Leelanau Trail
Project Summary The Birch Point Trailhead on the Leelanau Trail represents the next step in bringing TART Trails’ vision to life. Once an old hop farm, the 5.7-acre property in Elmwood Township is being transformed
Blair Township Trail
Project Summary As the population grows in Grand Traverse County, the TART Trails network works to connect to these new neighbors, to achieve our “every home a trailhead” vision. The Blair Township Trail project addresses
TART Transformation 3.0 | Five Mile
Project Summary With over 500,000+ annual visits to our trails, we know many residents and visitors use the TART for critical transportation and recreational experiences. The TART along Five Mile Road is one of the
TART Transformation 2.0
The TART Transformation 2.0 project plans to reconstruct a segment of the eastern portion of the Traverse Area Recreation Trail to the north and south of Holiday Road. This trail section is consistently susceptible to
Traverse Ridge Trail
TART Trails is collaborating with SEEDS and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy on a pilot program to construct .5 miles of sustainable single-track trail behind the Oleson Plaza. This trail is part of a
Trailblazing Tomorrow | Vasa Pathway Improvements
Project Summary The Vasa is part of an extraordinary—and expanding—regional trail network, a defining feature of the Grand Traverse region. Amid the challenges of a changing climate and the pressing need for infrastructure upgrades, partners
TART Bayfront Improvement and Extension Project
Project Summary The Traverse Area Recreation Trail, lovingly called the TART, along West Bay is an icon of our region. Highlighting the incredible shoreline and drawing visitors from around the world, this two-mile section of
Nakwema Trailway
The Nakwema (nah-KWAY-mah) Trailway spans over 45 miles, joining Charlevoix and Traverse City – in between and beyond. Nakwema, Ojibwe for “where paths connect,” follows long-ago established routes through the waters and woods of northwest
Leelanau Trail Improvements
Project Summary The Leelanau Trail, a 17-mile corridor connecting Traverse City to Suttons Bay, serves as a vital pathway for recreation, transportation, and connection to nature. As stewards of this beloved corridor, TART Trails remains
Buffalo Ridge Trail Project
Project Summary TART Trails continues to collaborate with Garfield Township to expand the non-motorized trail network and improve mobility options throughout its growing communities. The Buffalo Ridge Trail Extension aims to enhance connections between neighborhoods,
Three Mile Trail Project
Project Summary The Three Mile Trail is a community-driven project that will close critical gaps in East Bay Township’s nonmotorized network, safely connecting neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and natural areas to the region’s 100+ mile trail