Near Cherry Island Marsh Trail
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Cherry Island Marsh Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Short nice trail over marshlands.
1.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
579ft
High Point
572ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail traverses a coastal marsh and the Lake Erie/Detroit River shoreline. This trail alternates between compacted gravel with sections of boardwalk and asphalt. Minimum width is 6-feet and maximum grade is 4%. There are eight shallow transitions between boardwalk and compacted gravel trail. The large bridge on the southeast corner of trail has a slight incline.

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Contributors
Leslie Hall