The proposed trailway would link together the City of Lowell, Lowell Township and Vergennes Township. Located in LOWELL, MICHIGAN...The trailway will provide a place for hikers, walkers, cyclists, runners, inline skaters, cross-country skiers, snow shoers, children, and physically challenged individuals to experience nature in a way that promotes exercise and good health..

An agreement has been set in place November of 2004 between Vergennes Township, Lowell Charter Township and the City of Lowell. The three municipalities are working together for the purpose of establishing and providing a separate legal entity to be known as the "Lowell Area Recreation Authority" for the purpose of developing, acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining one or more trails for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the Townships and the City.

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The Lowell Area Recreation Authority has obtained the first easement which puts us another step closer to having a trail system in Lowell. The easement has been obtained from the Lowell Education Foundation on the Cooper Woodland Preserve. The property is located between Cherry Creek and the High School.

PHASING PLAN

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The proposed trailway has been researched and laid out in the Lowell Area Trailway Master Plan.Currently, the plan can be viewed at each of the local government officesClick on Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3 of the map to view an enlarged image and aerial view of the proposed trail sections. Download the full map (viewed above) and master plan: Lowell Area Trailway Master Plan: Phasing Plan (9.98 meg). Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this document and it is recommended that this file is downloaded to your computer and then opened. Right click ~ Save Target As.