JACKSON, Mich. — Falling Waters Trail
ONE OF MICHIGAN’S MOST POPULAR RAIL-TRAIL DESTINATIONS!
Connecting the Village of Concord with the City of Jackson, the trail was built on an abandoned stretch of the Michigan Central Railroad. The 10.5-mile, 12-footwide paved trail is ideal for walking, running, or biking as it travels through natural springs and lakes that form the headwaters of four major Michigan rivers. In Concord, the trail crosses over the Kalamazoo River where you can view a great expanse of wetlands filled with abundant wildlife. At the mid-point of the trail, stop, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of the picturesque Lime Lake. This is a trail you will want to visit time and time again to experience the seasonal changes in scenery.
The Falling Waters Trail is also part of a grander state-wide vision of connecting together existing trail systems in a larger network as its incorporated in the routes for both the Iron Belle Trail and the Great Lake to Lake Trail. In the coming years, the Falling Waters Trail will connect to Lake Michigan to the West, Detroit’s Belle Isle to the East, and the Upper Peninsula’s Ironwood to the North.
POINT-TO-POINT DISTANCES
- Weatherwax Dr. to Reynolds Rd. - 3.3 MILES
- Weatherwax Dr. to Teft Rd. - 6.5 MILES
- Weatherwax Dr. to Concord Trailhead - 10.5 MILES
- Weatherwax Dr. to Sparks Foundation County Park - 1.75 MILES
- Weatherwax Dr. to Grand River Arts Walk - 5.0 MILES
BCYCLE BIKE RENTAL
If you don’t own a bike, don’t feel like hauling yours, or are in town visiting, then Jackson County BCycle is perfect for you! This user-friendly bike sharing program is your way to get around town or experience the Falling Waters Trail. Six bikes are available for checkout at the east end of the Falling Waters Trail on Weatherwax Drive. You can purchase a one-time pass directly at the kiosk, or become an annual member online atJacksonCounty.bcycle.com. Jackson County
BCycle was initially funded by a grant from the Hurst Foundation, and maintenance support is provided by On Two Wheels.
