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The Marquette Greenway is a developing regional trail that will eventually be a 60-mile continuous biking and walking route along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, connecting Calumet Park in South Chicago, Illinois to New Buffalo, Michigan. While the full trail is still under construction, several sections are already open and available for public use today.
In Michigan, there is a trailhead in downtown New Buffalo located at Smith and Mechanic Streets. The trail follows sidewalks along W Mechanic Street and N Willard Street to US12. The trail parallels US 12 to Grand Beach for 3 miles. This paved, multi-use trail offers a scenic route for walking, biking and running, with easy access to beaches, neighborhoods and local businesses along the shoreline.
The trail provides a relaxing way to explore New Buffalo’s lakefront community, whether you’re heading out for a short walk, a bike ride along the lakeshore or connecting to nearby parks and attractions. As additional segments are completed, this stretch will become part of a much longer regional route linking trail users to destinations such as Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana Dunes National Park and the Chicago lakefront.
The Marquette Greenway in Michigan is owned and maintained by the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township.
New Buffalo Township has secured funding from Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to match the federal USDOT RAISE grant to complete the last 1-mile section in Michigan along Grand Beach Road to Indiana/Michigan border.
As new sections are completed, the Marquette Greenway will become one of the most significant Lake Michigan shoreline trails, creating new opportunities for recreation, tourism and regional connectivity. The Marquette Greenway is part of the Lakeshore Route which will connect communities along the Lake Michigan shoreline while providing a safe route for walking, biking and outdoor recreation
Learn more about trail progress and future connections on the Marquette Greenway project page.
Your tax-deductible donation will help expand the Marquette Greenway creating a safer, more connected trail network along the Lake Michigan shoreline while supporting tourism, outdoor recreation and local communities.
Construction within 2 years - 1 mile (along Grand Beach Road to Indiana/Michigan state line)
Paved Multi-Use
Lakeshore, flat to gently rolling (ADA accessible)
Parking, Beach Access, Scenic Views, Community Access
Biking, Walking / Running, Touring Cycling