Lansing River Trail

Lansing River Trail
Lansing River Trail near Kalamazoo St. and Cedar St. intersection.
Length13 miles (21 km)
LocationLansing / East Lansing, Michigan, USA
TrailheadsMSU campus,
Dietrich Park,
North Lansing
UseHiking, Running, Biking,
Roller skating
DifficultyEasy
SeasonYear Round
SightsGrand River
Red Cedar River
HazardsFlooding, Overhead clearance
WebsiteLansing River Trail

Lansing River Trail is a multiple use trail approximately 13 miles (21 km) long. It runs along the Grand River and the Red Cedar River between Michigan State University and Dietrich Park in northern Lansing. The first segment of trail opened in 1975. It was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1981.

The River Trail is also home to a number of special events, including the Annual Mayor's Walk, Michigan Run, the Capital City River Run and a number of other city-sponsored activities.