Ah, the PMRT!
We moved here to Midland in July. I absolutely love this rail-trail! I used to ride the Kal-Haven trail when we lived north of Kalamazoo. The PMRT is a HUGE improvement.
I want to let you know about an addition to the trail that some people don't know about. There is a four mile trail which runs from the Tridge to the Chippewa Nature Center. And it is similar in width to the PMRT. However, this four miles has a few more road crossings, but the roads are not very busy at all.
I love riding this trail! It has really brought cycling back into my life. Ride it! You'll like it.