Hart-Montague — paved Montague north return
Michigan · Rail-trail
From the Spring Street public trailhead follow the signed Hart-Montague main trail north toward Rothbury for up to two miles and retrace. Stop at road crossings. Do not follow southern Berry Junction branches, natural park paths or traffic-road alternatives.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Montague · Michigan
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved main former-rail bicycle trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Gentle railway course with local rises, street crossings and ramps.
- Starting location
- Hart-Montague public trailhead, east end of Spring Street, Montague, MI
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named mapped trail/park reference, not the exact selected public entrance, parking lot or driving route. Use the separate written public start.
Hart-Montague — paved Montague north return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Hart-Montague public trailhead, east end of Spring Street, Montague, MI.
City identifies the public trailhead at the east end of Spring Street just north of Trailway Campground, with a 70-car lot, restrooms, shelter and kiosk. Facilities can have seasonal/event restrictions; use signed trail visitor spaces.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the Spring Street public trailhead follow the signed Hart-Montague main trail north toward Rothbury for up to two miles and retrace. Stop at road crossings. Do not follow southern Berry Junction branches, natural park paths or traffic-road alternatives.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved main former-rail bicycle trail. Gentle railway course with local rises, street crossings and ramps.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Actual city map depicts the paved main trail north from Montague. DNR’s bicycling designation is retained; the distinct Berry Junction October work notice is not silently cleared. Winter snowmobiling rules through Montague do not establish ordinary bicycle suitability in snow. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.