About

The Greater Lansing Regional Trail System consists of about 31 miles of paved pathways and boardwalks, often along rivers and streams. Significant expansion is anticipated in the next two years with funding from the Ingham County Parks and Trails Millage, as well as other state, federal, and local sources. Trail systems provide our community with a safe space to connect and be active.

Individuals and groups of all ages and fitness levels use these trails to walk, run, bike, and kayak.

FLRT is a non-profit organization formed in 2014, to support trails in the greater Lansing area.

FLRT is governed by a board of directors that are voted on by members at the annual meeting.

·       We advocate for trail expansion & connectivity

·       We organize clean-up & maintenance of regional trails

·       We help educate trail users regarding trail safety and etiquette using social media, our website, and local news organizations

·       We encourage use of the trails to help maintain a healthy & active lifestyle

FLRT works closely with local municipalities and volunteer groups throughout Ingham County to accomplish all these efforts.

Trails supported by FLRT include:

•     Lansing River Trail

     North Tier Trail in East Lansing

•     The Interurban Trail in Meridian Township

•     The Hayhoe Trail in Delhi Township

•     and others around the area

FLRT accomplishments:

•     FLRT advocated for passage of the Ingham County Parks & Trails Millage renewal. The millage passed by a sizable margin in March of 2020. Part of that process included a public meeting to share information about the millage and how funds would be used

•     FLRT hosts an annual Trail Town 5K/10K run to promote trail use. This event takes place on the first Saturday of June each year in conjunction with National Trails Day

•     FLRT volunteers also help provide support for other trail-based events in the region

•     FLRT has hosted a number of trail clean-ups over the years

•     FLRT helps to recruit and organize volunteers for various events held on area trails

Why support FLRT?

•     Supporting FLRT allows for us to continue to support communities to offset municipalities’ cost to keep up the trails

•     Members and donors are providing resources to support the activities of FLRT which benefit the Lansing area trail system

•     Membership entitles voting on new board members at the annual meeting and FLRT apparel based on their level of membership

•     Members have opportunities to participate in trail activities such as regular clean-up events

•     Members are kept informed about FLRT sponsored activities and events as well as events such as races and walks sponsored by other organizations that utilize the trail system by being provided monthly newsletter

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