Three Michigan Rail-Trail Highlights

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After leaving Mackinac Island, we drove across the Mackinaw Bridge to start our brief tour of selected down-state rail-trails.

On July 5th, Lissa and I rode the North East State Trail from Mackinaw City to Aloha State Park.
We stopped on a trestle to take in the scenery and the watercraft below.
The brisk “Aloha” morning of July 6th had us lingering over breakfast discussing who wanted to ride and how far.
After the weather warmed we drove to a trailhead to “tag-team” ride a portion of the North Central State Trail. Lissa and Jude began riding while I drove the RV to the next trailhead.
Then Lissa and I rode on to Otsego Lake State Park, while Jude drove ahead to check in to our campsite.
July 7th would be our final opportunity to ride together, so we decided to sample the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail. Jude and I started riding from Sand Lake, while Lissa drove to its terminus in Grand Rapids.
Lissa then parked the RV and rode back to join us in finishing the segment.
Pleased with our pleasant rides together, we drove to our final campsite at Hoffmaster State Park.
Before we left Hoffmaster SP, we visited their excellent sand dunes interpretive center and climbed to the top for a dramatic view.
Having reached Lake Michigan, Papa E couldn’t resist the opportunity to take a ceremonial plunge! The Great Lakes all connect, so a plunge in one is a plunge in all!

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