The Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail, as a 3D map you can hold
The Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail is a rail trail that when complete will be 42 miles (68 km) long, running from Grand Rapids to Vermontville, Michigan.
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Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail route map
The full route on a topographic map. Drag and zoom to explore it.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM. Map style © OpenTopoMap (CC BY-SA).
About the Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail
The Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail is a rail trail that when complete will be 42 miles (68 km) long, running from Grand Rapids to Vermontville, Michigan. The trail closely follows the original route of the Grand River Valley Railroad, constructed in 1868-69 and in operation from 1870 to 1983. The trail is managed by multiple different agencies. The trail has multiple paved sections still to be connected, with a 21⁄2 mile gap between Caledonia and Middleville, a 5-mile gap between Middleville and Hastings, and multiple smaller gaps between Hastings and Nashville. Completed sections of the trail have a 10-foot (3.0 m) wide paved surface with a gravel shoulder. The longest paved section of trail is within Kent county between the trail terminus at Kalamazoo Ave in Kentwood and 108th St in Caledonia Township. The trail has connections with the Frederik Meijer Trail and the East-West Trail, both in Kentwood. A section of the trail from Irving to Middleville is part of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.
About this route in 3D
Open the designer and the real Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail becomes a solid topographic model: the route rides on top of true elevation terrain, surrounding peaks and valleys included, with automatic place labels for the towns and landmarks along the way.
Everything is editable. Swap in your own dates, rename the labels, change the base shape, or replace the route entirely with the trip YOU took. The model you see is the model you get, as a watertight file ready for any 3D printer, or as a finished print made by us.
How it works
- Open the Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail in our 3D designer. Real terrain, real elevation, in your browser.
- Make it yours: use your own route, dates, labels, size and shape.
- Download the printable STL file, or order a finished 3D print. We ship to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
Common questions
- Is this the real terrain of the Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail?
- Yes. The 3D model is built from real elevation data, so every climb, ridge and valley along the Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail appears at true relative height.
- Can I use my own route instead?
- Yes. The designer accepts your Google Timeline export, geo-tagged photos, or a route you draw by hand. The Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail is just the starting point.
- How do I get the finished model?
- Two ways: download a printable STL or GLB file for your own 3D printer, or order a finished print and we make it and ship it. We deliver to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
- Can I download the Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail as an STL file for my own 3D printer?
- Yes. The printable STL (or GLB) file of the Paul Henry-Thornapple Rail Trail costs $10, one token, and is watertight and ready to slice. You can also change the size, base shape and labels before you export it.