The M-119 Trail between Pleasantview Road and Lake Street will be constructed in 2009.  The Final Construction Documents will be posted on this site once completed by Wilcox Engineering who was contracted by MDOT.  This project was anticipated to be funded 80% by federal funds and 20% by state funds (see the MDOT Award Summary.)  Due to additional improvements that are ineligible for those funds but deemed necessary, HARBOR, Inc. anticipates raising some local funds for an improved trail.

Additionally, HARBOR, Inc. has worked diligently to secure easements to improve the quality of the trail and the visual impact on the adjacent properties.  Property Owners have contributed significant time to assist with improving the project.  Many property owners donated trail easements (some as great as 45' deep) to improve the project.  A full list is included below.

The original study for the M-119 Trail evaluated three alternatives.  The Harbor Springs Non-Motorized Trail Feasibility Study was conducted in 2003 and served as the basis for implementing the M-119 Trail.

The following Property Owners generously donated easements to benefit the Trail:

Win, Malcolm & Kenyon Stebbins (currently owned by Little Traverse Township)

Timothy Offenhauser

Keehn Landis

Miles Trumble

Mark & Stacy Troilo

Thomas & Mary Jo Behan

Charles Engler

Charles & Lois Engler

Joseph & Susan Leach

Daniel & Katherine Allore

Daniel L. & Connie S. Warner

Anthony & Lauren Alessi Trust

Jerome & Kay Hughes

Little Traverse Conservancy

Mark Hoffman & Mary Hramiec-Hoffman

Richard C. Shepherd-Broken Ridge East

Walter Fisher Trust

Wequetonsing Association / Ward Case

Richard & Margaret Schiller

Harbor Springs Public Schools

City of Harbor Springs 

Richard J. & Sarah Shepherd

Richard C. Shepherd

Richard C. Shepherd-Broken Ridge Association

The following Proposed Easements are in discussion:

Wequetonsing Golf Club