Pere Marquette Rail Trail
The Pere Marquette Rail Trail is a 30-mile paved, multi-use trail running from Midland to Clare along the former Pere Marquette Railroad corridor. Designated a Rail Trail Hall of Fame trail, it passes through Warren Township with a major staging area in Coleman.
30 Miles
Paved & Flat
14 Feet
Hall of Fame Trail
Midland to Clare
Year-Round
Coleman Trailhead Spotlight
The Coleman staging area is a popular trailhead offering a convenient midpoint along the trail. Located in the heart of Warren Township, it provides full amenities for trail users and easy access to downtown Coleman restaurants and shops.
Water fountain
Restrooms
Picnic tables
Bike racks
Parking lot
Trail maps
Nearby restaurants
From Midland: 20 miles from the Tridge (Midland trailhead)
From Clare: 10 miles from Clare trailhead
Staging Areas
Midland (Tridge)
Mile 0 from Midland · Mile 30 from ClareAverill
Mile 5 from Midland · Mile 25 from ClareSanford
Mile 10 from Midland · Mile 20 from ClareNorth Bradley
Mile 15 from Midland · Mile 15 from ClareColeman
Mile 20 from Midland · Mile 10 from ClareLoomis
Mile 25 from Midland · Mile 5 from ClareClare
Mile 30 from Midland · Mile 0 from ClareTrail History
First section of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail opened between Midland and Sanford
Trail extended through Warren Township to Coleman
Full 30-mile trail completed from Midland to Clare
Inducted into the Rail Trail Hall of Fame by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Connected Trails
Chippewa Trail
A 3.5-mile trail connecting to the Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Midland, running through Chippewa Nature Center.
Learn moreFred Meijer Heartland Trail
Connects south from the trail network, extending toward Reed City and the statewide trail system.
North Country National Scenic Trail
Michigan's segment of this 4,600-mile national trail intersects with the regional trail network.