The Paul Henry-Thornapple trail is a multi-use recreational trail that passes through scenic and diverse terrain including rural farmlands, shaded woodlands, and multiple small towns. The trail also travels along the Thornapple River for sections of the trail. This section of the trail starts just south of Grand Rapids and heads southeast to the small town of Irving. This segment of the trail is almost completely paved with just some short sections on packed dirt. The trail is continually being improved and constructed so trail conditions and surfaces may vary. The trail does continue for many more miles past Irving but may consist of dirt trail, roadway sections, and sections of trail not yet completed.