Lansing River Trail

Infobox Hiking trail
Name=Lansing River Trail
Photo=Lansing_river_trail.jpg
Caption=Lansing River Trail near Kalamazoo St. and Cedar St. intersection.
Length= convert|8.2|mi|km
Location=Michigan, United States
Start/End Points= MSU campus,
Dietrich Park,
North Lansing
Use=Hiking, Running, Biking,
Roller skating
Difficulty=Easy
Season=Year Round
Sights= Grand River
Red Cedar River
Hazards=Flooding, Overhead clearance

Lansing River Trail is a multiple use, non-motorized trail of just over convert|8|mi|km long. It runs along the Grand River and the Red Cedar River between Michigan State University and Dietrich Park in northern Lansing.

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 is currently under construction and will stretch along Sycamore Creek from Potter Park to Maguire Park in southeast Lansing. The stretch from Hawk Island County Park to Maguire Park was completed in 2008.

The River Trail is also home to a number of special events, including the Annual Riverfest, the Annual Mayor's Walk, Michigan Run, the [http://www.ccriverrun.org Capital City River Run] and a number of other city sponsored activities.

External links

* [http://www.re-news.net/update/year2/maps/rivertrail.htm Map of the trail] - Map of the Lansing River Trail with information about scenic spots along the trail
* [http://ingham.org/pk/Trails/partnerss.htm Heart of Michigan Trail] - Lansing River Trail is a part of this bigger trail