OUR MISSION
To enhance and fully develop the White Pine Trail State Park.
OUR VISION
The White Pine Trail State Park will provide a safe, accessible, inexpensive and environmentally friendly recreation opportunity.
OUR GOAL
To see the White Pine Trail Site Park have a paved surface from Comstock Park to Cadillac.
The Friends of the White Pine Trail is a 501(c)3 organization and is a totally VOLUNTEER organization. All contributions go to the trail of the "Friends" operating costs. Our purpose is to provide trail maintenance.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve trail conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
TRAIL SURFACE
The trail is surfaced with asphalt pavement. This paving work was completed at the end of 2023 with a few exceptions for culvert work. The total unpaved sections are around 5 miles and detours are planned for late summer. More details can be found in the Trail construction section below.
The complete trail is ADA compliant; with no grades greater than 5%; and at this point the only place where the grade is even close to the 5% is the approaches to the bridge over West River Road; located between Comstock Park and Belmont!
TRAIL USES
The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park is considered to be a non-motorized trail; and that also means there are rules / guidelines on trail use!
Listed below are the overall approved and non-approved uses.
Bicycling - (non-motorized) is approved for all seasons - no exceptions
Walking - is approved for all seasons - no exceptions
Running / Jogging - is approved for all seasons - no exceptions
Skating - is approved for all seasons - no exceptions
Skiing - is approved for all seasons - no exceptions
Snowmobiling - is approved with the following conditions:
Horses - NOT ALLOWED
Dogs - Allowed but must be on a leash
Hunting - Not allowed in the State Park
Helpful Links:
DNR site: https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=508&type=SPRK
Michigan Trails Magazine: https://mitrails.org/fred-meijer-white-pine-trail-state-park-entire-trail.php?zoom_highlight=white+pine+trail
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved the Land Use Order update for ebikes. Class 2 and Class 3 ebikes are prohibited for use on non-motorized trails, except for Class 2 ebikes for individuals for mobility purposes as long as they applied for and received a no-cost permit to do so.
If a cyclist has a DNR-issued permit (no cost) for mobility issues, Class 2 e-bikes are allowed in all areas open to Class 1 e-bikes.
Read the full details on the DNR site: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hike-and-bike/ebikes
Please beware of the mowing and plowing equipment along the trail and allow them room to complete this work.
Big Rapids Trailhead Depot Park - Starting Monday, November 11th, the parking lot of the Big Rapids White Pine Trail Staging Area will be closed until February 28, 2025 for construction of the new Big Rapids Trailhead Depot Park.
UPDATE 11/13/2024 Bridge is placed and deck on the bridge is poured. The area around the bridge is back filled with gravel. The barricades will be pulled next week. This one mile area by the bridge will be paved next spring as soon as the weather allows. Deadline for paving completion is May 23, 2025.
If you are reporting a trail issue, please be sure to provide an exact location as possible, like which Mile Marker is it closest to or some significant landmark - like "Near the Ford dealership in Cedar Springs." If possible, please attach a picture of the trail issue. We thank all who report trail issues, as the more precise the description of the issue and location, the sooner the issue can be addressed with the appropriate volunteers and equipment.
Mailing Address P.O. Box 159 Belmont, Mi., 49306
"Friends" Chairman: Dave Heyboer Phone 616-747-1414 Email: davidjheyboer@gmail.com Park Manager: Ben Dietrich Fred Meijer White Pine Trail / Mitchell State Park 6093 E. M-115 Cadillac, Mi. 49601 Phone: 231-775-7911 Email: dietrichb3@michigan.gov
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