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This is such a hidden gem in Marion! The trail is GORGEOUS in any season, lots of benches for breaks, and tons of huge trees! That's also why it's only 4 stars. Depending on what you're riding, it can be a little rough lol.. This trail will surprise you with wonky tree roots in the asphalt every now and then and will absolutely ramp you Evel Knievel style if you aren't careful. It looks like they're still working on dissolving the roots and letting the trail settle, so hopefully it gets better! The trail goes on FOREVER through so many little towns, old growth woods, and farmland and eventually pops out at a little park with a shelter. It follows the old train tracks, so there are old bridges over water ways and a ton of places that nature is reclaiming that are...
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-Completely paved trail.
-straight “there and back” trail that is 10+ miles long.
-the beginning of the trail is on holland road in Marion. There are additional trail access points on down the trail that have an area for parking as well.
-No motorized vehicles permitted on the trail.
-there is a loop off of the trail that is unpaved/gravel on Herr Rd in Big Island township. It circles around a pond and back to the paved trail. (Sometimes a section of this loop is closed due to hobby aircraft use on the other side of the pond.)
-the trail crosses multiple roadways that are used frequently so use caution when crossing!
-there is a wooden bench to rest every...
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Hike or bicycle, either is a great way to experience the trail. The cyclist can cover the entire trail - 12.4 miles or 24.8 round-trip. The casual walker can get in a couple of miles and see some great scenery and possibly some wildlife. It has never been busy during any of my visits. It is a paved trails to trails trail. It is arrow- straight and relatively level. For the cyclist, there are some spots where tree roots have "wrinkled" the pavement - but it is still easy going. Bring...
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