Michigan becoming national leader in rail-to-trail development

Progressing from only 78 miles in rail trails sixteen years ago, Michigan is now home to almost 2500 mlles.

According to excerpts from The Grand Rapids Press:

Michigan recently became No. 1 in the nation with 2,478 miles on the ground and open. Those are the figures shown by the national Rails to Trails Conservancy. Minnesota is a close second with 2,309 open miles of trail. Wisconsin is third with 1,788 miles. Wyoming and Utah are at the bottom of the list. Each has 1 mile.

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