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Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,522 Google reviews · Running trail in New Era, Michigan · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 22 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Well-maintained walking, biking and snowmobiling trail that runs between Montague and Hart.
What runners say about Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
“Thank goodness for Michigan’s bike paths; they are well-maintained and the rest stops are maintained as well.”
“From Montague to Hart It is about 23 miles of smooth pavement and beautiful scenery.”
Very nice trail to the lighthouse. Easy walk or bike ride, some shade and very flat. It worth going just to see the light house. Please give my review a thumbs up if you liked it or found it helpful.
This is a great trail to ride! I have only gone 5 miles out of Hart so far, but every inch of that 5 miles was paved and well taken care of. It's mostly flat so it makes a great trail for a leisurely cruise or a fast paced workout.
The oldest rail-trail in Michigan. From Montague to Hart It is about 23 miles of smooth pavement and beautiful scenery. [Note: the trail also extends south to Muskegeon]
Been wanting to ride this trail for a long time. Wide paved trail, not very hilly with few road crossings. Several towns along the way for snacks and drinks.
Trail conditions & character
“There are little areas to pull off, some overlooking fields of lush green, some overlooking this creek.”
“I have only gone 5 miles out of Hart so far, but every inch of that 5 miles was paved and well taken care of.”
“It's mostly flat so it makes a great trail for a leisurely cruise or a fast paced workout.”
“It's also nice to have the multiple options of picnic tables/benches along the trail, and many options for playgounds and bathrooms.”
“We got on at Hart trailhead and there was good parking and a decent restroom at that location.”
“I have only gone 5 miles out of Hart so far, but every inch of that 5 miles was paved and well taken care of.”
Plan your run at Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance22 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemichigan.gov
- Phone(231) 869-2051
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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