The Clinton River Trail—Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ultimate vision/plan for the trail?
You can download and read the Clinton River Trail Master Plan here (PDF format; 3.7 MB).
Is the trail open?
A route existes for the trail's entire 16-mile length, though some sections are still to be completed as called for in the master plan. Most road intersections have been developed, although there are still some that are currently under improvement. The Rochester Hills section of the trail was resurfaced during the summer of 2007 with an innovative process using recycled pavement asphalt. A provisional route currently runs through most of the Pontiac section of the trail.
Will the trail surface be paved or crushed limestone like the Paint Creek Trail?
The segments within Sylvan Lake, the western end of Pontiac and Rochester will be crushed limestone. Auburn Hills has put reused asphalt on their section. The Rochester Hills segment is a recycled asphalt surface.
How does the trail cross I-75 in Auburn Hills?
M-DOT has built a new pedestrian bridge to replace the old railroad crossing.
What about the bridge over the Clinton River behind Rochester College?
The river washed that bridge away. Rochester Hills rebuilt it during the summer of 2005.
Is there a newsletter about events and activities along the trail?
Yes—The Friends of the Clinton River Trail produces a newsletter, Trailways, that offeres features and information about the trail. You can access the latest issue by clicking here.
What is the history on this rail line?
Read more about the trail's history here.
How can I get the latest information on this trail?
The best way is to sign up on the Clinton River Trail email list. It's free. You can do that by using the Yahoo! Groups box below. If you have any problems getting on the list, contact info@clintonrivertrail.org.
What if I have common questions that are not already on this list?
Please send them to info@clintonrivertrail.org.