Lake State Crossroads: Wheels On Rails Traverse City
Lake State Crossroads: Wheels On Rails Traverse City
By Giles Kennedy
Family and Travel Columnist
Whether you are returning from Mackinaw City, cruising through Western Michigan or passing through Traverse City; Wheels on Rails is a well worth while experience.
Combine the thrill of riding over the former CSX/Chessie/Pere Marquette right of way north of Grand Rapids, being outdoors with a great physical actitity, and biking; this is truly a great adventure trifacta.
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South of Traverse City on US 31; this great getaway can be a hour or an hour and 45 minute adventure.
Madie Hefron and her team started this adventure 3 years ago and have been tracking since. People have been flocking to this unique right of way.
The Hoosier Valley Hotshot, the 6 mile round trip; takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. It averages $45-50 per rider.
The M-37 Expedition, the 3 mile round trip; averages $40-45 and approximently takes an hour.
Again, life is an adventure. Get out there and live it!