Ottaway Crossing Footbridge
$1,232,536.40
Raised
98
Donations
$1,550,054
Goal
Our goal, with your support, is to build a footbridge that spans the river where the Sabin Dam once served as an east-west crossing, providing the missing connection between miles of trails, a user-friendly trail loop within the Natural Education Reserve, and access to the new Great Lakes Incubator Farm.
Named the Ottaway Crossing, in honor of the river’s original name and the indigenous community, this impressive feat of engineering will span the entire floodplain at a height of over 30-feet to allow wildlife, anglers, and paddlers unfettered access beneath.
Your Generosity Will Provide:
- Access to stunning natural beauty and high-quality recreational opportunities just minutes from downtown Traverse City
- Healing to the river and its surrounding landscape
- Greater access to educational programs at the Great Lakes Incubator Farm and the Natural Education Reserve
- The missing connection that will link 40+ miles of regional trails