Albion Trails and Walking Tours
Albion is increasingly becoming known for its walking trails and self guided tours.
There are also several very nice biking trails in and near Albion. On this page we will sort out a “general guide” to the trails, and post links to the best copy of each one that we can find, and also post links to all the official sources. Please also review our maps page, where we are creating interactive maps with more information about each spot, that you can access from your mobile devices.
Happy Trails to you – until we meet again.
Art and Purple Gang locations near the Albion River Trail
Take a tour of the Albion River Trail and see the parks, historical markers, public art, and the Purple Gang Tour.
Ride the River – 2018 Albion Community Bike Ride Program
The weather was surprisingly cooperative for the Albion Community Bike Program Launch on Monday, May 14, 2018. The next ride is Memorial Day, Monday, May
Sledding Hill – Home of the Cardboard Classic
The Sledding Hill in Victory Park Albion is already a destination for those who love to race on a snowy hill, but once a year
Iron Belle Trail in Calhoun County Michigan
Michigan offers spectacular natural and cultural resources, and hiking or bicycling is a wonderful way to experience the state’s vast array of scenic views, cultural resources,
North Country Trail in Calhoun County
Now – in Albion – watch for the sign posts near the Albion River Trail! This is a walking trail – but some parts of
Albion River Trail brochure
Albion River Trail has been enjoying more use recently with the Albion Community Bike Rides, and the North Country Trail now using this route. There
Civil Rights Monuments and Sculptures in Michigan and Canada
There was a trail to the north before the Civil War, that was unmarked, except for stories of following the North Star, looking for moss
Labor Day Walk the Trail – Albion Michigan 2017
The end of one season and the beginning of another is quickly approaching. This time of year thousands of people will be headed to our
Albion River Trail Extension
The Albion River Trail is being extended to go to the Nancy Held Equestrian Center. Here is some information from Albion EDC: Positive Impacts flier
Repainting an Albion landmark
The Coca-Cola mural in Albion was restored in the summer of 2021. It is located at the junction of Superior and Cass Streets. This is the spot where the roads change from North Superior Street to South Superior. From West Cass Street to East Cass Street. This is a central point for Albion’s non-motorized trails. Learn how people helped this historic repainting venture, that formerly happened in 1983, when this photo above was taken.
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The “Great Blizzard of ‘78” was a storm that Albionites will never forget, one that will be a legend through the 21st century. Approximately 28” of snow fell in Albion.
National Weather Service accurately predicted the storm, saving many lives. It described it as a “storm of unprecedented magnitude” and categorized it as a rare severe blizzard, the most severe grade of winter storm.
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