Musketawa Trail
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The Musketawa Trail is a rail trail
Rail trail
A rail trail is the conversion of a disused railway easement into a multi-use path, typically for walking, cycling and sometimes horse riding. The characteristics of former tracks—flat, long, frequently running through historical areas—are appealing for various development. The term sometimes also...
in Western Michigan
Western Michigan
West Michigan and Western Michigan are terms for an arbitrarily selected region in the U.S. state of Michigan in its Lower Peninsula. There is no official definition for what constitutes "West Michigan." The area of West Michigan may also include parts Southern Michigan.-Definition:In general,...
along the former Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
The Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad is a defunct railroad which operated in Western Michigan. Operating between Grand Rapids and Muskegon, it was the second rail line built into Muskegon. MGR&I was a branch line of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. The railbed now serves as the...
line. Stretching 25 miles (40.2 km) from Marne
Marne, Michigan
Marne is an unincorporated community in Wright Township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Township offices are located in the community...
to Muskegon, the trail passes through the towns of Conklin and Ravenna
Ravenna, Michigan
Ravenna is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,206 at the 2000 census. The village is located with Ravenna Township.-Geography:...
. Trail development came from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the state of Michigan charged with maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state forests, and recreation areas. It is governed by a director appointed by the Governor and accepted by the Natural Resources Commission...
and the Friends of the Musketawa Trail.
Waypoints
WaypointWaypoint
A waypoint is a reference point in physical space used for purposes of navigation.-Concept:Waypoints are sets of coordinates that identify a point in physical space. Coordinates used can vary depending on the application. For terrestrial navigation these coordinates can include longitude and...
s for the Musketawa Trail.
↑ in the Distance column points to the other waypoint that the distance is between.
| Location | Services | Distance (approx.) | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, Michigan Muskegon, Michigan Muskegon is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 38,401. The city is the county seat of Muskegon County... |
Parking, Restroom | 43.20191°N 86.17064°W | |
| Waypoint 2 | Drinking Fountain | ↑ 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | 43.19164°N 86.12878°W |
| Ravenna, Michigan Ravenna, Michigan Ravenna is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,206 at the 2000 census. The village is located with Ravenna Township.-Geography:... |
Parking, Restroom | ↑ 9.2 miles (14.8 km) | 43.18379°N 85.94712°W |
| Conklin, Michigan | Parking, Restroom | ↑ 5.2 miles (8.4 km) | 43.12621°N 85.88158°W |
| Marne, Michigan Marne, Michigan Marne is an unincorporated community in Wright Township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Township offices are located in the community... |
Parking, Restroom | ↑ 6.6 miles (10.6 km) | 43.04753°N 85.8086°W |