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

The Vision

Get Involved

Events

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Short’s Fest

    Short's Brewing - Pull Barn 211 Industrial Drive, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

    Summer starts here! Join us Saturday, June 10th as we kick off summer with Short's Brewing at the 12th annual Short’s Fest. It’s going to be an epic evening of Short’s Brews, Starcut Ciders, live ...

    $35

  • Evening on River Street

    Elk Rapids River Street, Elk Rapids, MI

    TART Trails and Top of Michigan Trails Council staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk trails at Evening on River Street in Elk Rapids on August 9. Activities start at 6 p.m. and ...

  • Torch Lake Township Open House

    Torch Lake Township Community Services Building 2355 N US-31, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Planning for the section of the Nakwema Trailway between Torch Lake Village and Old DIxie Highway is underway and we want to hear from you. Please join us Wednesday, August 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 ...

  • Elk Rapids Fall Festival

    Elk Rapids River Street, Elk Rapids, MI

    A family-friendly festival featuring music and fun highlighting fall offerings from Downtown Elk Rapids. Mark your calendar for the Elk Rapids Fall Festival, happening Saturday, September 30 from 11am-3pm. TART Trails staff will be onsite ...

  • Bingo at Short’s Pull Barn

    Short's Brewing - Production Facility 211 Industrial Drive, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

    Spice up your Wednesday night with Bingo at Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids. There will be tons of prizes, beer, and food! Plus, TART Trails' staff will be there talking all things Nakwema Trailway.

  • Green Elk Rapids Nature Fest

    Veterans' Memorial Park 410 River St, Elk Rapids

    Nature Fest 2024 |  June 8, 11-2 pm | Veterans Memorial Park, Elk Rapids Connect with leaders from 50 regional organizations, hear initiatives about protecting our environment, explore outdoor education and recreation ideas, enjoy live music, ...

  • Deepwater Connector Campaign Close Out

    Stone Hound Brewing Company 3593 Bunker Hill Rd

    Join us at Stone Hound Brewing Company as we celebrate the closing of our Deepwater Connector Campaign, a segment of the Nakwema Trailway. In partnership with Acme Township, the Deepwater Connector will link the recently ...

  • Deepwater Connector Ribbon Cutting

    Bayside Park 5705 Munson Ave, Williamsburg, MI, United States

    Join TART Trails, Top of Michigan Trails Council and Acme Township for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Deepwater Connector Trail. This small yet mighty trail segment provides an essential connection ...

  • Talkin’ Trails at Torch Lake Cafe

    Torch Lake Cafe 4990 US-31, Central Lake, MI, United States

    Join us for a Nakwema Trailway “Talking Trails” evening at the Torch Lake Cafe on Tuesday, August 19, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM! Our presentation kicks off at 5:00 PM with a welcome from local ...

  • Torch Lake Township Community Update

    Torch Lake Township Community Services Building 2355 N US-31, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Join us for a Nakwema Trailway Community Update for Torch Lake Township! As a member of the community, we would love to see you all there. This update will include findings from a recently completed ...

  • Spring Open House

    Pine Hill Nursery (Kewadin) 886 US-31 North, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Visit the Pine Hill Nursery in Kewadin for their Spring Open House on May 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm! The Nakwema Trailway team will be there to answer any questions about the trail, ...

  • Short’s Shortest Marathon

    Short's Brewing - Pull Barn 211 Industrial Drive, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

    The 2026 Short’s Shortest Marathon: 262 Feet of Glory Think you've got what it takes to conquer a marathon? Don’t worry—this isn't that. Welcome to our take on a race—a grueling, sweat-inducing, totally ridiculous 262-foot ...

    $30