The park was originally farmland and was acquired by the federal government to establish Camp Custer, an induction and military training center for the U.S. Army during World War II. The land was deeded to the State of Michigan under President Nixon's Legacy of Parks in 1971. So there is your history lesson for today,
I rode the trail a little over five years ago so don't remember much from that ride as I don't recall any blood or hospital visits but the trail has held up well. One area assisting with that is what I've seen at quite a few trails lately; the alternate trail directions on different days. Makes a big difference.
A short clip is below; a great ride just in time for the rainfall the three days after.
Trail Head
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