Traverse Area Recreational Trail
85Traverse Area Recreational Trail is a 6.8-mile bike path in and around Traverse City, MI. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 62% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 85 out of 100.
6.8 mi · 100% smooth surface · 62% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Open Space Park, off Marina Drive, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 850 feet away and a playground is about 750 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Open Space Park (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- West End Park (along the trail): 1 restroom and 2 parking lots
- Clinch Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds, 2 restrooms and 3 parking lots
- Slabtown Corner (along the trail): 1 restroom and 2 parking lots
- Darrow Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- F & M Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- J. Smith Walkway (along the trail): 3 parking lots
- Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 2 restrooms
- Gens Park (0.2 mi away): 1 restroom
- Ashton Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 2 more parks, and 14 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 81 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
6.8 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
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- Mall Trail · 2.1 mi · kid score 100
- Buffalo Ridge Trail · 2.3 mi · kid score 93
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