Ashley Schafer is a reporter for Flintside. A lifelong Flint resident, she studied history and creative writing at Mott Community College. She's married to Bobby Schafer, aka Bob Cat. They have two children, Scarlet and Violet, and live on Flint's eastside. She can be reached at aschafer@flintside.com.
The 2.25-mile section of paved, barrier-free, non-motorized trail runs between Genesee and Stanley roads to Vassar Road and also taps into the state's Iron Belle Trail.