Thornapple Trail
The Thornapple Trail is the abbreviated name for the a partially completed Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail in west Michigan. The Middleville portion is being connected to the Kent County section which will eventually link to Kent Trails. When complete, the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail will be a 42-mile multi-use recreation trail running from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Vermontville, Michigan.
The trail was originally the Grand River Valley Railroad, constructed in 1868–69. Service on the line ended in 1983, after the state ended an operating subsidy for the railroad line.
The Paul Henry Trail and the Thornapple Trail are together named the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and are referred to by this name.Location
Location for the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail:
- Northwest terminus on Kalamazoo Ave. SE just south of 44th St SE in Kentwood:
- Southeast terminus on West Main St. just west of Kinsey St. in Caledonia:
