Frequently
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Please see the ABOUT (http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/who-we-are)page

Existing LARA Trail Map (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.lowellareatrailway.org/_files/ugd/a8541f_659c9db4ca3442c6bcffd4dd15d589ae.pdf)

The total length of the existing trails in the LARA system is 3.2 miles.

Fred Meijer River Valley Rail Trails (https://fmrvrt.org/) North Country National Scenic Trail(https://northcountrytrail.org/) Wege / Wittenbach Nature Center (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.discoverlowell.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Wittenbach-Wege-Center-Trail-Map.pdf) Cooper Woodland Hiking Trail (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/_files/ugd/a8541f_659c9db4ca3442c6bcffd4dd15d589ae.pdf) Cherry Creek Pond Trail (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/_files/ugd/a8541f_659c9db4ca3442c6bcffd4dd15d589ae.pdf) Lowell Township Grand River Park Trails

Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve (https://naturenearby.org/portfolio_page/explore/bradford-dickinson-white-nature-preserve/)(3 miles south of Lowell) Ionia State Recreation Area (https://www.michigan.org/property/ionia-state-recreation-area)(12 miles east of Lowell)

The trails in the LARA system are maintained by LARA with funding assistance from the member communities and volunteers.

All trails in the LARA system are 10 ft. wide and paved with asphalt except for boardwalks which are timber surfaces. The trails are constructed within the standards allowed by A.D.A.

LARA contracts to have approximately 1.5 miles of the trail along Foreman St., Gee Drive and Alden Nash Rd (south of Gee Dr.) plowed, which includes the section funded by the State of Michigan Safe Routes program.

Yes! Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed and we ask that you PLEASE clean up after your pet using your own bag or one provided from dispensers on the trail.

Please contact us HERE (http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/contact)if you see anything of concern along the LARA trail.

Yes! Please see the plans for the next Phase of LARA trails HERE (http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/upcoming-projects) (http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/upcoming-projects)

There are no specific millages in the member communities assigned to the LARA trail system. The funds required to plan, design and build the LARA trails have come from through a generous combination of state and local grants, community foundations and private donations as well as contributions from the member communities. A complete list of funding sources can be seen HERE (http://www.lowellareatrailway.org/about-8)

By clicking on the “Donate” button above.

The Lowell Community is blessed with an abundance of local, regional and national facilities including hiking, non-motorized and water trails! Learn more here!

All volunteers are welcome! Please visit our GET INVOLVED (https://www.lowellareatrailway.org/get-involved)p(https://www.lowellareatrailway.org/get-involved)age.

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