Safe Bike Routes in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is one of the Midwest's most bike-friendly cities. University of Michigan campus, the Border-to-Border Trail, and a culture of cycling make it outstanding for its size.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Ann Arbor

1
Border-to-Border Trail
35 miles
Regional trail along the Huron River connecting Ann Arbor to Dexter and Ypsilanti. Car-free through parks.
2
Gallup Park Path
3 miles
Huron River path through Gallup Park with canoe livery and nature areas.
3
UM Campus Loop
4 miles
Ride through the University of Michigan campus. Academic architecture and activity.
4
Allen Creek Greenway
2 miles
Downtown trail connecting neighborhoods to the river.
5
Delhi Metropark Trail
3 miles
Western trail through the metropark with river views and rapids.
6
Barton Nature Area Path
2 miles
North side path through natural areas with pond and wetland views.
7
Washtenaw Avenue Bikeway
3 miles
Protected east-west corridor through commercial areas.
8
Huron River Drive
6 miles
Scenic road west through the Huron River valley. Rolling terrain with water views.
9
Independence Lake Path
3 miles
Northwest trail through county park with lake access.
10
State Street Protected Lane
1.5 miles
Downtown protected bikeway through the Main Street shopping area.

Ann Arbor Cycling Infrastructure

80+ Miles of Bikeways

Ann Arbor's Border-to-Border Trail connects communities along the Huron River. The city has extensive bike lane coverage and the University of Michigan campus adds cycling density. ArborBike share covers the core.

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