Map of the I-275 Metro Trail
I-275 Metro Trail
I-275 Metro Trail
LENGTH:
36.2 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Novi, Livonia, Plymouth, Canton, Wayne, Belleville, Romulus, Huron Charter Township, New Boston, Carleton
HIGHLIGHTS:
multiple communities, connections to other trails, local parks
NEARBY TRAILS:
Meadowbrook Road Path
Hines Park Trail
Lower Rouge River Trail
ITC Corridor Trail
Downriver Linked Greenways East-West Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The I-275 Metro Trail is a 36.2-mile long paved pathway that follows alongside Interstate 275 through much of the western side of the Detriot Metro area. The trail stretches from Novi to Carleton and connects multiple communities. The I-275 Metro Trail intersects several other recreational trails along the way and crosses multiple major thoroughfares. It is used frequently by those commuting to work or to school by bike. The trail goes past numerous office complexes and commercial districts.
Conditions
The I-275 Metro Trail is paved for the entire route. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. there are street level crossings at many major roadways.
Communities
The I-275 Metro Trail goes past the following communities: Novi, Livonia, Plymouth, Canton, Wayne, Belleville, Romulus, Huron Charter Township, New Boston and Carleton.
Points of Interest
The I-275 Metro Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Walsh College - Novi Campus |
| Meadowbrook Road Multi-Use Path |
| Northridge Grove Shopping Center |
| Schoolcraft College |
| Northville Village Shopping Center |
| New Morning School |
| Hines Park Trail |
| Wilcox Lake |
| Newburgh Lake |
| Fellows Creek Golf Course |
| Lower Rouge River Trail |
| Walker-Winter Elementary School |
| Wayne County Community College |
| Detriot Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| Downriver Linked Greenways East-West Trail |
| Willow MetroPark |
Nearby Trails
Meadowbrook Road Multi-Use Path: the north end of the I-275 Metro Trail intersects the paved multi-use path that follows alongside Meadowbrook Road.
Hines Park Trail: the two trails share the route from Route 14 and Edward N. Hines Drive to Newburgh Lake in Plymouth.
Lower Rouge River Trail: the two trails meet just north of the interchange with Michigan Avenue in Canton.
Downriver Linked Greenways East-West Trail: the two trails meet at a point 0.6 miles south of Huron River Drive in Huron Charter Township.
End Points
The north end of the I-275 Metro Trail is located along Meadowbrook Road, just south Interstate 69 in Novi.
The south end of the trail is located at E. Will Carlton Drive to the west side of the interchange with Interstate 275.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the I-275 Metro Trail in the Detroit Metro area of Michican
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