OUR VISION

The Calumet Area Trails will form a system of trails, routes and pathways that connect parks, other trails and trail networks and Calumet area communities. The Calumet Area Trails (CAT) will enhance the quality of life and sense of place for residents and visitors by providing a way to explore the area’s cultural, natural, and recreational resources. The trail system will foster health and safety, strengthens community ties and local businesses, and supports restoration and conservation efforts in this beautiful, nationally significant landscape. ​

OUR GOALS

Our groups wants to improve trails for motorized and non-motorized users to make Calumet's trail system great! 

BETTER NETWORK

Create a continuous network of pathways, routes, and trails that connect residential areas, schools, parks, recreation areas, public lands, retail/business centers and community event centers in the Calumet and Laurium communities.

IMPROVEMENTS

Design and establish accessible trailhead facilities with parking, restrooms, trail access and related furnishings that support intuitive, easy use. Design and implement a wayfinding system to assist with trail navigation. 

BUILD COMMUNITY

​Create trails that are sustainable, safe, and attractive; they enhance community character and leverage economic and community development opportunities.
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INCREASE ACTIVITY

Provide opportunities for people of all ages and physical abilities to be physically active using trails as close-to-home recreational amenities and ensure children have convenient and safe routes to schools. 
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Fiscal Responsibility

Quality of Life

Seek all potential funding sources, partnerships, sponsorships, and  investments from local municipalities, families, businesses, and foundations. Stage new
infrastructure investments so that they are folded into other construction projects.

Increase the comfort, accessibility, usefulness, and appeal of trail and on-road networks to serve people of all ages, abilities (i.e. Universal Design or ADA Compliance), and circumstances for recreational and utilitarian use improving health, independence and quality of life.

Partnership

Work in partnership with cities, villages, towns and the state to grow and expand the network through regular collaboration and communication. Enhance the capacity of the community to collaborate and achieve goals.

Safety

Increase and emphasize safety for all road users through infrastructure projects utilizing best practices for design and promoting safety through education and outreach.

Public Awareness

Include the public in decision making to improve quality and ownership of the proposed product. Market the product(s) to increase public awareness and support of improvements.

CAT Planning Group Representatives

The Calumet Area Trails Planning Group is a community collaborative focused on improving the trail network in and around Calumet, Michigan.

Main Street Calumet, Inc
Village of Calumet
Village of Laurium
Calumet Township
Keweenaw Snowmobile Club
National Park Service Recreation, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
Keweenaw National Historical Park

Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau
Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance
Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region
Michigan Technological University Geospatial Research Facility
Swedetown Trails Club
Keweenaw ATV Club
Local Businesses