TART: Vasa Pathway
Williamsburg, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
Bike Trails | Nordic (XC) Skiing | Hiking Trails | Snowshoeing Trails
Located on state forest land, the Vasa Pathway features a series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, 25K) that offer users a variety of challenges from easy to difficult. Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalists enjoy the Vasa Pathway. The Vasa Pathway is maintained and groomed by TART Trails under an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Grand Traverse County. It is the home of the North American Vasa cross-country ski race, and the annual Iceman Cometh mountain bike race uses a portion of the trail.
The Vasa Pathway is owned by the Michigan DNR and groomed by TART Trails through a contract with the MDNR.
Parking: Trailhead: 4450 Bartlett Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690 Directions: US31 to Bunker Hill Rd, RIGHT on Bartlett, LEFT into trailhead parking area. The trail is marked with wayfinding signs.