Clam River Greenway
Take a nature break and head to the northern part of the City of Cadillac by foot trail – the Clam River Greenway, a community clean-up project turned into a fantastic community asset for residents and visitors. The pathway will walk you along the banks of the Clam River on traditional paths, boardwalks and bridges, taking you past residential housing, Lincoln Elementary School, onto the CASA Soccer & Baseball Fields.
This trail is a 1.6 mile paved greenway, featuring a wooden boardwalk, the sound garden, sun dial, kindermusic flowers, and bridges that open the Clam River to allow for great fishing and toad catching. The Greenway connects Lake Cadillac trails to the Cadillac Area Sports Association Soccer & Baseball fields, while meandering through quaint residential areas.
The trail is maintained by the City of Cadillac and connects with the Keith McKellop Walkway around Lake Cadillac, which in turn connects with the White Pine (State Park) Trail heading south to Big Rapids and Grand Rapids.
Trail History
This inaccessible and long neglected stretch of the Clam River was transformed into a beautiful, walkable “green” and “blue” space as a joint effort led by the Cadillac Rotary Club, City of Cadillac, Visitor and Convention Bureau, Cadillac Area Community Foundation, and the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy. A wide variety of people contributed, including local businesses, youth groups, City officials, employees of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, MSU Extension, and more.
4 Seasons Trail
Born from community inspiration and collaboration, the greenway is a scenic pathway for a fair weather casual stroll, a leisurely bike ride, or cross-country skiing jaunt in the winter. Most sections of the greenway are insulated from city streets and offer numerous seating areas and stopping points, making the path a nice alternative for children and seniors.
Popular features of the Greenway include a sound garden, sundial, kinder music flowers, and bridges that open to the Clam River allowing for great fishing opportunities.