Rail Trail in Helena Township, Michigan

Rail Trail in Helena Township is an abandoned railway. It runs in an east-west direction and crosses Grass River Natural Area Road. It ends in a cul-de-sac. Rail Trail is also known as Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Rail Trail also exists in Dickinson County and Benzie County.

Alternate Name
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Road Type
footpath
Route
east-west

Tourist information centers

  • 1 – approx. 3.3 mi.
  • 2 – approx. 3.4 mi.
  • 3 – approx. 3.4 mi.
  • 4 – approx. 3.4 mi.
  • 5 – approx. 3.5 mi.

Post offices

  • Alden Post Office – approx. 3.2 mi.

Hardware stores

  • Alden Hardware and Lumber at Coy Street 10716 (49612) – approx. 3.4 mi.

Viewpoints

  • Finch Creek Overlook – approx. 0.5 mi.

Florists

  • Ol' Glory Flowers at Cemetery Road 11018 (49612). English Style You-Pick Flower Farm in Alden, Michigan. – approx. 2.8 mi.

Community centers

  • Helena Township Community Center at Helena Road 8751 (49612) – approx. 2.9 mi.

Social facilities

  • Alden UMC Little Free Food Pantry (Food bank) – approx. 3.1 mi.

Clothing stores

  • Trendz Apparel (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10–17; Sun 11–16) at Helena Road 9076 (49612) – approx. 3.2 mi.

Shelters

  • Alden Information (gazebo). Alden Volunteers & Downtown Business Association Gazebo – approx. 3.2 mi.

Convenience stores

  • Clam Shack (Dewitt Marine) at Crystal Springs Road 6509 (49615) – approx. 3.6 mi.

Boat rentals

  • Northaire Resort and Pontoon Rentals at Crystal Springs Road 7067 (49615) – approx. 2.6 mi.

Libraries

  • Helena Township Library – approx. 2.9 mi.

Fire stations

  • South Torch Lake Fire Station – approx. 2.9 mi.

Places of worship

  • Alden United Methodist Church (methodist) – approx. 3.1 mi.

Gift shops

  • Spencer Creek Trading Co at Helena Road 9076 (49612) – approx. 3.2 mi.

Bars

  • Alden Bar (opening hours: Mon–Sun 11–21) at Helena Road 9149 (49612) – approx. 3.2 mi.