Averil Rollway Trailhead

The Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Midland County is part of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail system that extends approximately 75 miles from Midland to Reed City. It is one of the most heavily used trails in Michigan. Along with repaving two miles of the trail between Barden and Alamando Roads, Midland County added a trailhead and rest stop at the Averill Rollway, a significant historical spot on the Tittabawassee River, which served as a huge lumbering rollway in the 1870’s and 1880’s.

The Averill Rollway trailhead and rest stop includes a picnic pavilion, tables, trash receptacle, bike racks, interpretive signs and parking for 11 vehicles. All elements were designed for equitable use and can accommodate people of all abilities.

Spicer Group assisted Midland County with writing the grant to obtain the funds for this project, along with grant administration, design and construction administration.