About Us
Wheels on Rails was founded by Macie Hefron. Her love for the outdoors, cycling, and railroads led her to rail biking.
The original goal was to open wherever she could find tracks, and in searching for a location, she came to the realization that many Michigan railroads have been ripped out and made into bike paths. With years of research and several phone calls, trips, and perseverance, she was able to finally offer rail biking excursions in her home state of Michigan. Macie wanted to offer a unique experience in a beautiful setting that guests will remember for a lifetime. She encourages you to try something completely new, as rail biking isn’t the most common of activities, in the hope that you’ll fall in love with it as much as she did!
She welcomes you to her first location in Traverse City, MI, and hopes you enjoy your ride!
“Pure Michigan was missing one special thing and that was rail biking.”
— Macie Hefron