NEW CANOE LAUNCH AT THE RIVER ROAD TRAILHEAD
The Canoe Launch at the River Road trailhead has been completed! Many thanks to the Gladwin Conservation District and the City of Gladwin for the beautiful and useful new launch! Thanks also to the Gladwin Conservation District and the Gladwin County Kiwanis Club for the new benches that sit on either side of the launch – they will be wonderful additions for people enjoying the trail and our gorgeous Cedar River!
Update for our Trail Website Fall 2023- Trail is nearly finished!
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ABOUT TRAIL OF TWO CITIES
The Trail of Two Cities, so named as it will eventually connect Gladwin and Beaverton, is a paved all-seasons trail that can be used for walking, running, roller-blading, biking, and more! There is never a charge to use the trail and it is ADA accessible. The trail promotes healthy living in Gladwin County.
ABOUT GCTRA
Gladwin County Trails Recreation Authority (GCTRA) was established to create a non-motorized recreational path to promote healthy living.
COME ON OUT AND CHECK OUT THESE BEAUTIFUL BENCHES!
A nice shady place at a bend in the river to have lunch and watch kayakers go by.
Donated in Memory of Don and Dorothea Strong.
Donated by Kiwanis Club of Gladwin.
EVENTS & MEETINGS
The GCTRA board holds open meetings monthly. The board and Trail of Two Cities is an ongoing project. Currently, there are 2 1/2 miles of trail running along the Cedar River in the City of Gladwin.
BOARD MEETINGS
Generally the board meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm at the Gladwin City Hall.
February 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
April 13, 2023
May 11, 2023
June 8, 2023
WE’RE IN CONSTRUCTION
The Trail of Two Cities is an ongoing project. Currently, there are 2 1/2 miles of trail running along the Cedar River in the City of Gladwin.
Latest Updates!
The trail has been paved on both River and Croll Roads!
Exciting news!! Our Trail of 2 Cities has been paved down both River and Croll Roads and is ready for use! Many thanks to the Gladwin County Road Commission for doing the pavement work, the Herbert and Grace Dow Foundation for partially funding the project and Gladwin County for appropriating ARPA funds to make it happen. Thanks to the efforts of these organizations and countless other groups/individuals through the years, our trail is nearly complete! Next up on our agenda- constructing a small section near the Gladwin County Animal Shelter (located in the wooded area near the river) and bringing the trail safely into Beaverton City. Stay tuned for those project updates, but, in the meantime, feel free to use and enjoy the nearly completed trail.
Please use caution when using the trail and surrounding roads, especially while the Task Force and municipalities work to get proper signs and crosswalks posted.
Previous Updates
BUCKEYE TRAILHEAD
Located on River Road about 2 ½ miles south of the existing River Road Trailhead between Highwood Road and Howard Road. This soon to be completed Trailhead includes; 2,500 foot of paved trail, a canoe/kayak launch, parking, a pavilion, and privy.
CONNECTING TRAILHEADS & NEXT STEPS
The next portion of the project will be to connect the River Road Trailhead to the Buckeye Trailhead. This will be accomplished by extending the existing trail on City of Gladwin property south about 4,000 feet. From there, the shoulder on the West side of River Road will be paved to create a bike lane to the Buckeye Trailhead.
Once that is completed and funding is in place the final portion of the project is to pave the West side of River Road South from the Buckeye Trailhead to Badger Road and then South on Croll Road to Knox Road. Signage will then be used to direct users safely though the neighborhood to the Beaverton Trailhead on Porter Street.
OVERALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Overall construction of the project is done in stages as funds become available. Most grants are applied for, for specific areas of the trail. If a grant request is funded then that area of the trail moves up in construction priority. It may look haphazard but there is a plan.
Latest Updates!
The trail has been paved on both River and Croll Roads!
Exciting news!! Our Trail of 2 Cities has been paved down both River and Croll Roads and is ready for use! Many thanks to the Gladwin County Road Commission for doing the pavement work, the Herbert and Grace Dow Foundation for partially funding the project and Gladwin County for appropriating ARPA funds to make it happen. Thanks to the efforts of these organizations and countless other groups/individuals through the years, our trail is nearly complete! Next up on our agenda- constructing a small section near the Gladwin County Animal Shelter (located in the wooded area near the river) and bringing the trail safely into Beaverton City. Stay tuned for those project updates, but, in the meantime, feel free to use and enjoy the nearly completed trail.
Please use caution when using the trail and surrounding roads, especially while the Task Force and municipalities work to get proper signs and crosswalks posted.
Previous Updates
BUCKEYE TRAILHEAD
Located on River Road about 2 ½ miles south of the existing River Road Trailhead between Highwood Road and Howard Road. This soon to be completed Trailhead includes; 2,500 foot of paved trail, a canoe/kayak launch, parking, a pavilion, and privy.
CONNECTING TRAILHEADS & NEXT STEPS
The next portion of the project will be to connect the River Road Trailhead to the Buckeye Trailhead. This will be accomplished by extending the existing trail on City of Gladwin property south about 4,000 feet. From there, the shoulder on the West side of River Road will be paved to create a bike lane to the Buckeye Trailhead.
Once that is completed and funding is in place the final portion of the project is to pave the West side of River Road South from the Buckeye Trailhead to Badger Road and then South on Croll Road to Knox Road. Signage will then be used to direct users safely though the neighborhood to the Beaverton Trailhead on Porter Street.
OVERALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Overall construction of the project is done in stages as funds become available. Most grants are applied for, for specific areas of the trail. If a grant request is funded then that area of the trail moves up in construction priority. It may look haphazard but there is a plan.
WE’VE MADE PROGRESS
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUCKEYE TRAILHEAD
WAS PAID FOR WITH GRANTS FROM:
- The DNR Trust Fund
- Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation
- Gladwin County
- Gladwin County Community Foundation
- DALMAC Foundation
- Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
- And many individual donations
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUCKEYE TRAILHEAD
Currently, we are seeking a DNR Passport grant to help fund the 4,000 foot of trail on City of Gladwin property.
WAYS TO DONATE
Currently, donations can be made by sending a check to:
Gladwin County Trails Recreation Authority
1000 West Cedar Avenue
Gladwin, MI 48624
Sponsorship Opportunity!
We are selling one time sponsorships of picnic tables to be placed in the new pavilion that is under construction at the Buckeye Trailhead. Please contact Mike Ridley, 989.701.4403, if you’d like to be a sponsor.
ABOUT THE TABLES
- The tables are commercial grade with resin boards
- There will be four six-foot tables, and two eight-foot ADA tables
- The sponsor plaque is 6″ x 4″ in size, and there will be one for each table
PAVILION PICNIC TABLE SPONSORSHIP
- $500 Single Line of Text: Sign may have up to two other sponsors
- $1,000 Double Line Text or Single Line with Larger Font: Sign will have one additional single line sponsor
- $1,500 Triple Line Text: Exclusive sign with no other sponsors
Please contact Mike prior to sending form via mail or submitting online, to verify availability.
You can complete the form here and mail to the address on the form, or click on the link below to submit online.
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Contact
Phone
989.701.4403
Address
Gladwin City Hall
1000 W Cedar Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624