Lansing River Trail is a multiple use trail approximately long. It runs along the Grand River and the Red Cedar River between

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and Dietrich Park in northern

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. The first segment of trail opened in 1975. It was designated a

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in 1981. The River Trail is also home to a number of special events, including the ''Annual Mayor's Walk'', ''Michigan Run'', the
''Capital City River Run''
and a number of other city-sponsored activities.

Expansion

Extensions

The trail has a western extension that begins where it splits off at River Point park just south of downtown Lansing and ends in Moores Park. The River Trail South stretches along Sycamore Creek from Potter Park to Maguire Park in southeast Lansing. The stretch from Hawk Island County Park to Maguire Park, known as the South Extension, was completed in 2008.

Connections

At Maguire Park, the trail connects with the South Lansing Pathway, which stretches west to Waverly Road utilizing a

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corridor with a small branch stretching northeast to Cavanaugh Road, completed in 2014. The South Lansing Pathway added to the city's trail system. Also at Maguire Park, the trail connects with Delhi Township's Sycamore Trail, also completed in 2014, traveling south and connecting with the Valhalla Trail in Holt. File:5 River Trail West Bridge.JPG, A pedestrian bridge of the Lansing River Trail at Riverpoint Park. File:Lansing River Trail just south of Kalamazoo Street Bridge (Lansing, Michigan - 2007).jpg, Lansing River Trail just south of the Kalamazoo Street Bridge in downtown Lansing. File:Convergence of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers (Lansing, Michigan).jpg, River Trail near Kalamazoo Street. File:Lansing River Trail at Potter Park Zoo.jpg, River Trail along Red Cedar River near Potter Park Zoo. File:Lansing River Trail flooding.JPG, High waters along the Red Cedar render the trail impassable under Kalamazoo Rd. File:Lansing River Trail - City Market 1.jpg, River Trail in downtown Lansing with City Market in distance.

References

External links

Lansing River Trail dot Org's Current Map
- Up to date, clear and concise map.
Map of the trail
- Map of the Lansing River Trail with information about scenic spots along the trail.

- Lansing River Trail is a part of this bigger trail.
OpenStreetMap
- The Lansing River Trail on OpenStreetMap. East Lansing, Michigan Protected areas of Ingham County, Michigan Tourist attractions in Lansing, Michigan Transportation in Lansing, Michigan Geography of Lansing, Michigan Bike paths in Michigan National Recreation Trails in Michigan Transportation in Ingham County, Michigan Protected areas established in 1975 1975 establishments in Michigan {{US-trail-stub