
Top Walking Paths in the Region
Here we have compiled some of the best walking paths that are suitable for all ages and experience levels. If you are looking to get out and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the water or through the woods on a hard pack/paved surface, that is ADA accessible and friendly, these are the trails for you.
Top paved walking paths:
- Arcadia Dunes – Baldy Trailhead – ADA pathway to Lake Michigan (boardwalk)
- Betsie Valley Trail (portions hard pack natural surface)
- Cartier Park (paved)
- Clam River Greenway – Greenbelt trail through Cadillac (paved)
- Cadillac Foot and Bike Path (paved)
- The Edge Pathway (paved)
- Fremont Town and Country Path (paved)
- Keith McKellop Walkway – Path around the east edge of Lake Cadillac (paved)
- Hart-Montague Bike/Walking Path (paved)
- Manistee South Riverwalk – 2 mile walk along the Big Manistee River in Downtown Manistee (boardwalk)
- White Pine Trail (paved)
The “Essential 5”
Walking Trail Checklist
- Navigation (compass or gps)
- Sun Protection
- Insulation/layered clothing
- Good walking shoes
- HYDRATION!








Access the top paved walking trails in the region
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Arcadia Dunes - Baldy Trailhead
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Betsie Valley Trail
Clam River Greenway
Cadillac Foot and Bike Path
Keith McKellop Walkway
Hart-Montague Bike/Walking Path
Manistee South Riverwalk
White Pine Trail
Cartier Park
Fremont Town and Country Path
The Edge Pathway

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The Michigan's Great Outdoors collaborative consists of five Northern Michigan counties all working together to promote tourism in the region. With so many hiking, biking, winter sports, and ORV trails in the region that dynamically connect these counties, this site is devoted to educate the first-time visitor to the region looking to explore the great outdoors for the first time. We welcome you to browse this site and explore all this region has to offer.