| Alcona County |
| South of the Alpena/Alcona border, the
Huron Greenways follows Sand Hill Road which provides access into Negwegon
State Park ( a day-use park), see maps 11 and 12. Within the state
park there is a network of foot and bike trails that follow the Lake Huron
shoreline. Sand Hill Road then connects to Black River Road which
leads to the town of Black River. South out of Black River the trail
follows Lake Shore Drive eventually reconnecting to US-23 just north of
Harrisville. A side trip into Harrisville will provide recreational and
tourist opportunities. Out of Harrisville the route follows US-23 to Greenbush.
From this point the trail splits offering a coastal or interior route.
The coastal route follows US-23 along the Lake Huron shoreline. The interior
route primarily follows Poor Farm Road, a dirt/gravel road traveling through
miles of forested land. |
| Weak Links : |
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The paved shoulder along US-23 throughout
the greenway trail is less than three feet wide and therefore, bike riding
is not recommended along US-23.
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Upgrade of US-23 along all segments for bicyclists
is needed.
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Trail markers necessary throughout system,
especially critical for dirt/gravel trails.
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Bike paths need to be constructed on county
roads where safety is a concern.
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Work with State to upgrade access and signage
of Negwegon Park trails system.
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TRAIL TYPE - ALCONA COUNTY
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| Community Interest, Historical
and Traveler Service Sites |
| At the southern end of Thunder Bay, the
greenway route enters Negwegon State Park. Negwegon straddles the
Alpena/Alcona County line. As the name suggests, this park contains
the archaeological remains of a Native American settlement. The least
used of all Michigan’s state parks, Negwegon offers a fine network of existing
footpath and trails, both along the Huron shoreline and in the wooded interior.
This park links to nearby public lands at the mouth of the Black River.
Alcona Township is developing an improved boat launch and access site at
the mouth of the Black River, long a favorite with local boaters. |
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Negwegon State Park
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| Following the lightly used Lakeside Drive
southward from Black River, the Greenway reaches Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
(1870). This lighthouse is located on State park lands, and is open
seasonally to the public. Coastal attractions in nearby Harrisville
include Harrisville Harbor, the millpond, and a number of shops, restaurants
and lodging facilities located downtown. A craft shop is located
in a Depression-era log building on U.S. 23. Virtually the entire
City of Harrisville is pedestrian accessible from the harbor area.
The Harrisville Art Show and Harmony Weekend are two events that occur
every Labor Day weekend, drawing large crowds of visitors to the lakefront,
downtown and the Harrisville Harbor. Harrisville State Park, just
south of the City, provides complete camping and waterfront recreational
facilities, and provides a bike route into Harrisville. Other significant
greenway sites in southern Alcona County include the historic community
of Greenbush, located just west of U.S. 23. Here the Greenbush Township
Hall (1868) and the Greenbush School (1870) are preserved, with historic
markers on public display.
The Springport and Greenbush golf courses
are large, privately operated greenway sites located near the southern
edge of Alcona County. Portions of the Huron National Forest located
near Cedar lake complete the Greenway route in southern Alcona County.
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