Pedestrian Pathways

In 1996, a two and a half mile asphalt path was
constructed along the north side of Cascade Rd. It runs west from the village to Hall St. and has been enormously popular to pedestrians, bicyclists and rollerbladers. The success of the path inspired a special election for the construction of additional pathways.  As a result, Cascade Township now boasts an impressive 17 miles of pedestrian pathways spanning both sides of the Thornapple River (please refer to the pedestrian pathway map). 

The pathways are maintained year-round by the Buildings and Grounds Department. Maintenance includes mowing, debris removal, refilling Mutt-Mitt dispensers and trash removal.  

In the winter months, the paths are kept open using a combination of plow trucks and a Bobcat Toolcat utility vehicle.  Motorized vehicles are not permitted, other than vehicles necessary to maintain the system.

The paths include a number of bridges over ravines, wetlands and creeks, as well as several attractive retaining walls along hillsides. All of the paths are marked with appropriate signage to warn pedestrians of road crossings, steep hills, sharp curves, etc., and there are trash receptacles located throughout for your convenience.

Pathway Distance   Burton Street 2.0 Miles     Buttrick Avenue 3.1 Miles     Cascade Road 4.1 Miles     Laraway Lake  1.2 Miles   Orange St. 0.2 Miles Peace St. 0.1 Miles   Spaulding 1.6 Miles     Thornapple River Drive   2.1 Miles     Thorncrest 0.1 Miles     Thornhills Avenue 0.7 Miles     Wycliff  0.2 Miles     30th Street 1.2 Miles     36th Street 0.7 Miles     Total Miles 17.3 Miles

Click here to view the Pedestrian Pathway Map