Acme Connector

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Breaking Ground on the Acme Connector

5/04/2022

On May 3, a hearty group of community leaders, advocates and enthusiasts came out to break ground for the trail connection in Acme–no bad weather could stop us! Team Elmer’s is now busy constructing the new

Acme Connector Campaign Receives $75,000 Boost

6/18/2021

The fundraising campaign to get the Acme Connector on the ground received a big boost on June 18 thanks to a challenge match provided by the Oleson Foundation, Tri-County Bicycle Association – DALMAC Fund, and Aspire North Realtors.℠ Through July, every gift from private donors towards the Acme

Introducing the Nakwema Trailway

4/03/2020

On behalf of TART Trails and Top of Michigan Trails Council, together with Networks Northwest, we are thrilled to introduce the Nakwema (nah-KWAY-mah) Trailway, formerly known as the TC  CHX Trail!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Nakwema, Ojibwe for “where paths connect”, spans over 45 miles,

Michigan Natural Resources Grant Announced

12/10/2019

At the southernmost segment of the Traverse City to Charlevoix Trail, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund announced a $300,000 grant award to Acme Township for the Acme Connector Trail. This significant milestone will help

Preliminary Design Approved for Acme to Elk Rapids

6/17/2019

On June 17, 2019, the Elk Rapids Village Council unanimously voted to support the preferred alignment of the Acme to Elk Rapids Segment of the Traverse City to Charlevoix Trail. The preferred alignment was developed

First Trailhead Opens in Acme

5/18/2019

The newly developed Bayside Park in Acme is the first official trailhead for the TC↔CHX Trail. The grand opening for the beautiful waterfront park and trailhead was held on May 18 following years of hard work spearheaded by Acme

State Provides 2.4M to Support the Trail

8/01/2018

The approved State of Michigan budget included $2.4 million to support trail development along the TC-CHX corridor. Thanks to the support of local and state partners, including MDOT and MDNR,  along with Senator Wayne Schmidt

Preliminary Design Completed

3/07/2017

Preliminary design to connect the TART at Bunker Hill to the new Meijer and M72 corridor was completed in 2016. The planning effort was led by the Acme Township Parks & Trails Committee and supported