![]() ![]() ![]() A welcome reception is planned for the riders once they reach Port Huron, Wilson said. Much of the route is canopied by trees, making for a cooler, shady ride, Wilson said. Wilson said the system winds through a variety of both scenic towns and rural terrain. The Great Lake-to-Lake Trails Route #1 runs from South Haven to the Blue Water Bridge, passing through communities like Kalamazoo and Battle Creek along the way. The Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance is working on stitching together trails throughout the state. The opening of the first leg of the project will be commemorated with a 275-mile bike ride next month, ending in Port Huron. "It's a cool social phenomenon," he said. Trails like the one he used can help bring people together, he said. Wilson tells this story when advocating for trail funding as part of his position as executive director of Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, which is coordinating a statewide trail routes. On the way, Wilson said he passed by about 30 people, nearly all of whom said hello or waved. Once, Bob Wilson and his son rode their bikes about an hour to a relative's house along the trails of Meridian Township. ![]()
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