The trail showcase today takes a visit to two newly created trails, Linear Park/Seven Mile Park in Northville and Settlers Park in Hartland. The former is on the property of the old Northville Psychiatric Hospital and the latter hangs behind a big box store.
The trail at Linear Park/Seven Mile Park (still don't know the exact trail/park name) is only a couple miles at this time but what I've heard is expanding to the west portion of the property soon. I saw a wheelbarrow and some stakes near the trailhead so am guessing extra miles will be available soon. The trail as it stands won't break your back and cuts through some mature forest. With the hospital history, if these trees could talk, I'm sure they would have some stories to tell of patients walking through.
Settlers Park in Hartland has been around a few years and is up to a little over six miles of trail. As with the other trail, Settlers isn't going to break your back. A nice, simple trail.
For the helmet cam, the trails are secondary today to a tribute to a fallen musician so turn up the volume for Eddie V!!!! I was fortunate enough to see him for the 1984 tour and the guy could make that guitar talk. Best $13.50 I ever spent!!!
trailhead
The trailhead for Linear/Seven Mile Park resides off of Wayne Ave, which enters west from Haggerty between Six and Seven Mile Rd, across the street from Schoolcraft College (or 'Haggerty High' as one Northville local called it). There is no formal 'Wayne Ave' sign that I could see off of Haggerty but my idiot phone picked it up. Road parking is the parking lot so park on the north side of the road nearest to the trailhead as you can.
Settlers Park in Hartland can be accessed from a few different locations but easiest is to park in the northwest portion of the Meijer parking lot (they made a little parking area for the park) and catch the trail from there. The trail entrance is well marked.
positives
Both are simple trails that work for those just starting to ride and even experienced riders looking for a release.
negatives
No negatives for the newbies. Glad to have additional options for pedal locations.
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Trail Head
