Great Rides in the Mt. Pleasant Area
| Location | Directions | Trail Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Park Isabella County Parks Department 200 N. Main St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 517 772-0911 ext. 233 |
5.5 miles west of Mt. Pleasant on West M-20 (2445 W. Remus Rd) on south side of the road. Watch for sign 500 feet before the entrance. Parking sticker may be required in season. | 7.5 miles of scenic, fast and easy trails. Ideal for novice riders. |
| Pine Haven Recreation Area Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission 220 W. Ellsworth Midland, MI 4640 517 832-6870 |
From Mt. Pleasant, go east on East M-20 to Midland County. Turn left (north) on 9-Mile road until dead end at Saginaw Road. Turn right (east) on Saginaw for approximately 2 miles and angle left at Irish Rd. When you come to a stop sign turn left (north) on W. River Rd. 1/2 mile to Maynard Road (look for Pine Haven Recreation sign)., turn left (west) and go to the end of the road to the parking lot. From US-10, go to the Village of Sanford and south at W. River Road exit. Turn right on Maynard (first right) and go to the end of the road to parking lot. |
Beginning to advanced riders. 8.5 miles of official trail with 15 miles of advanced trails on adjoining State land. Caution should be used during hunting season on State land. |
| Ithaca Jailhouse Trail City of Ithaca 129 West Emerson St. Ithaca, MI 48847 517 875-3200 |
Located that the Gratiot County Fairgrounds. From US-27 go to downtown Ithaca (Center St.) and head west to South River Rd. Turn left (south) and follow the signs to the fairgrounds. | Novice to intermediate trail. Mostly flat, tight trail requires technical handling skills. Popular site for mountain bike racing. |
| Pere-Marquette Trail of Mid-Michigan Midland County Parks & Recreation Commission 220 W. Ellsworth Midland, MI 48640 517 832-6870 |
Access the trail from numerous points along US-10 corridor between Clare and Midland. In Midland, the trail head starts downtown at the Tridge (three legged walking bridge spanning two rivers). | 31 mile flat Rail-to-Trail from Midland to Clare. 12-14' asphalt path for recreational biking and in-line skating. |
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