The Traverse City to Charlevoix Trail is now known as The Nakwema Trailway.

The Vision

WHERE PATHS CONNECT

The Nakwema (nah-KWAY-mah) Trailway is a generational investment in our region, our identity, our people, and our future. Nakwema — meaning "where paths connect" in Ojibwe — will provide critical non-motorized transportation and recreation infrastructure joining Charlevoix and Traverse City, in between, and beyond.

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Project Goals

1

Develop a non-motorized trailway between the TART Trails and the Top of Michigan Trails Council networks, connecting multiple communities and over twenty-five protected natural areas throughout three counties to create a 415+ mile trail network in northern Lower Michigan.

2

Create opportunities for everyone to participate in active living and healthy lifestyles through year-round outdoor recreation and active transportation, while providing access to the region’s iconic shoreline and showcasing the region’s phenomenal cultural and natural resources.

3

Provide an extraordinary resource for residents of and visitors to northwest Lower Michigan to spur economic development opportunities, enhance regional identity and strengthen vibrant communities.

News & Updates
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1 week ago

Please join our friends in East Bay Township as they unveil the Beach District draft vision and action plan tonight, Tuesday, October 29 at 5:00 PM at Harbor Brook Hall (2155 U.S. 31 N).

The final presentation represents the culmination of input from public surveys, the design charrette, stakeholder meetings, and pop-up events held over the course of the past 7 months. The presentation will start shortly after 5:00 PM with an opportunity for feedback after the presentation. Attendees will be asked to help prioritize and refine the draft action plan. This is a public event, everyone is welcome!

Click here to learn more about the Beach District Visioning process: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d75a58befe684d758a15ce7c528b3414

Click here to check out the new Beach District Business Directory: www.eastbaybeachdistrict.com/
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1 week ago
Please join our friends in East Bay Township as they unveil the Beach District draft vision and action plan tonight, Tuesday, October 29 at 5:00 PM at Harbor Brook Hall (2155 U.S. 31 N).

The final presentation represents the culmination of input from public surveys, the design charrette, stakeholder meetings, and pop-up events held over the course of the past 7 months. The presentation will start shortly after 5:00 PM with an opportunity for feedback after the presentation. Attendees will be asked to help prioritize and refine the draft action plan. This is a public event, everyone is welcome!
 
Click here to learn more about the Beach District Visioning process: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d75a58befe684d758a15ce7c528b3414

Click here to check out the new Beach District Business Directory: https://www.eastbaybeachdistrict.com/

The future Nakwema Trailway will provide crucial non-motorized access to the William K. Good Day Park, located in Torch Lake Township! This park is perfect in all seasons. And wow, we can’t wait to get here by bike! ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Deepwater Connector Update: You may have seen trail construction taking place along the new Deepwater Connector!
Here are some photos from last week, showing the trail route as it hugs the treeline. We can't wait to get riding on it soon!
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1 month ago
Deepwater Connector Update: You may have seen trail construction taking place along the new Deepwater Connector!
Here are some photos from last week, showing the trail route as it hugs the treeline. We cant wait to get riding on it soon!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment