Mission Statement

The Friends of the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail (FFMHT) was organized to establish a recreation trail in Montcalm and Gratiot Counties, using abandoned railroad rights-of-way, to promote understanding through education on the advantages of such a trail, and to establish mechanisms to develop, maintain, and operate a trail.

We see the Heartland Trail as an opportunity to provide a healthy and safe recreation outlet, close to home, for families and individuals of all ages; to forge new bonds between local communities; to promote economic growth through tourism and related business opportunities and to enhance the quality of life in Montcalm and Gratiot Counties.