Below you will find a list of all the known staging areas that are adjacent to the trail; arranged from south to north.
We have attempted to give as good a description as possible along with a map and pictures for locating purposes.
Please refer to the community page that is linked for more information about the adjoining community.
Walker
Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 0
Address: 12 North Park St. NE, Walker, Michigan **
Size: 12 spaces for vehicles
Description:
Directions:
Amenities: None
Owner: City of Walker
Notes:
Comstock Park
Community: Comstock Park
Name: Comstock Park White Pine Trail Head
Mile Marker: 0
Address: 3894 Millcreek Ave. NE, Comstock Park, Michigan **
Size: 65+ spaces for vehicles
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: Park Benches, Picnic Tables
Owner: Comstock Park DDA / Plainfield Township
Notes:
> This is an area adjacent to the trail behind businesses along West River Road
> Entry is on Millcreek Ave. just east of West River Road.
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Community: Comstock Park
Name: Dwight Lydell Park
Mile Marker: 0
Address: 3933 West River Dr. NE, Comstock Park, Michigan
Size: There is a large parking lot and street side parking
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: Pavilion, Restrooms (warm months)
Owner: Kent County Parks - - link
Notes:
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Overnight Parking
Special Note - - Since the Comstock Park area is at the southern end of the trail there are people looking for overnight parking in the area for extended trips on the trail.
If you have the need for overnight parking there is one possibility for your use:
Carpool lot adjacent to the northbound exit from US131 onto West River Rd. This is a large lot and is accessed from West River Rd.
Belmont
Community: Belmont
Name: Rogue River Park
Mile Marker: 4
Address: 6262 Belmont Ave., NE, Belmont, Michigan, 49306 **
Size: 100 + spaces for vehicles
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: Rest Rooms (warm months)
Owner: Kent County Parks - - link
Notes:
Rockford
Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 8
Address: 227 North Main St. NE, Rockford, Michigan **
Size: 20 + spaces for vehicles
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: None
Owner: City Of Rockford
Notes:
> Area is just north of the Wolverine Shoe Store
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Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 8
Address: 99 Towers Drive, Rockford, Michigan **
Size: Large Rockford City Lot
Description: Adjacent to the trail
Amenities: N/A
Directions:
Owner: City of Rockford
Notes:
> There is a heated (open all year) restroom facility near the trail.
Location - just east of Squires Street, between Bridge Street and Courtland Street.
Rockford / Cedar Springs
Name: Russell Road Staging Area
Mile Marker:
Address: 4141 Russell Road, NE. Cedar Springs, Michigan **
Size: 50 cars, 20 vehicles with snowmobile trailers
Description: Gravel
Directions:
Amenities:
Owner: Michigan DNR - Parks & Recreation
Notes:
> This staging area is the southernmost point where snowmobiles are allowed
> Snowmobile traffic may only proceed north
> The parking lot is large and will accommodate vehicles with trailers
Cedar Springs
Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 15
Address: 80 Maple St., Cedar Springs, Michigan **
Size: 22 spaces for vehicles including vehicles
with trailers
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: Shelter, Restroom (warm months)
Owner: City of Cedar Springs
Notes:
Cedar Springs / Sand Lake
Name: Gordon Park
Mile Marker: 18
Address: 17282 Northland Dr., Sand Lake, Michigan
Size:
Description:
Directions:
Amenities: Rest Rooms (warm months)
Owner: Kent County Parks - - link
Notes:
>
Sand Lake
Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 20
Address: 74 East Lake St., Sand Lake, Michigan, **
Size: 10 spaces for vehicles (approx.)
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: Pavilion
Owner: Sand Lake / Nelson Township
Notes:
> Limited area for vehicles with trailers
Howard City
Community: Howard City
Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 28
Address: 90 East Edgerton St, Howard City, Michigan **
Size:
Description: Asphalt
Directions:
Amenities: Pavilion, Pit Toilet, Bonfire Ring, WiFi
Owner: Howard City
Notes:
> Limited area for vehicles with trailers
Morley
Community: Morley
Name: Kinney Park
Mile Marker: 33
Address: 140 Cass St, Morley, Michigan **
Size: 20 + spaces for vehicles
Description: Gravel
Directions:
Amenities: Pit Toilet, Pavilion
Owner: Village of Morley
Notes:
> Good area for vehicles with trailers
Stanwood
Community: Stanwood
Name: N/A
Mile Marker:
Address:
Size:
Description:
Directions:
Amenities:
Owner:
Notes:
> No designated staging area at this time
Big Rapids
Name: N/A
Address: 1000 Maple St, Big Rapids, Michigan **
Size: 20 + spaces for vehicles
Description: On site of old railroad depot
Amenities: None
Owner: City of Big Rapids
Notes:
> Limited area for vehicles with trailers
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Name: Northend Riverside Park
Mile Marker: 51
Address: 986 North 4th Ave., Big Rapids, Michigan **
Size: Many parking sites
Description: Asphalt
Amenities: Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Toilets, Water
Owner: City of Big Rapids
Notes:
> The trail passes through the park
> The park borders the Muskegon River
Paris
Community: Paris
Name: Paris Park - - link
Mile Marker: 56
Address: 22090 Northland Drive, Paris, Michigan, 49338
Size: Staging area has room for approximately 20 vehicles
Description: Gravel
Directions:
Amenities: Campground, Toilets (warm months), Picnic Area, Water
Owner: Mecosta County Park Commission
Notes:
> This is a Mecosta County Park
> Limited area for vehicles with trailers
Reed City
Community: Reed City
Name: N/A
Mile Marker: 62
Address: 174 North Chestnut, Reed City, Michigan **
Size: Large city Parking lot
Description: City Parking Lot, Paved
Directions:
Amenities: Restrooms at the Depot
Owner: Reed City
Notes:
> City parking lot across the trail from the Depot
> No formal staging area
LeRoy
Name: LeRoy Community Park
Mile Marker:
Address: 176 Gilbert St., LeRoy, Michigan **
Size: 30 vehicles
Description: Grass / Gravel
Directions:
Amenities: Pavilion (large)
Owner: Village of LeRoy
Notes:
Tustin
Community: Tustin
Name:
Mile Marker:
Address:
Size:
Description:
Directions:
Amenities: None
Owner: Village of Tustin
Notes:
> No designated staging area at this time - one is being planned
Cadillac
Community: Cadillac
Name: Cadillac Staging Area
Mile Marker: 90
Address: 7184 E. 44 Rd, Cadillac, Michigan **
Size: 15 + spaces for vehicles
Description: Gravel
Directions:
Amenities: Pit Toilet
Owner: Michigan DNR - Parks & Recreation
Notes:
> There are several staging opportunities around the lake in Cadillac
Footnotes / Codes
** = This address is very close; within a few numbers; it may be slightly off
*** = Mapping has been a problem and is under development
