First Phase of New Trail Connecting MSU to Lake Lansing Opens Completing the trail along the Red Cedar River was tricky, but worth it, Meridian Township official said. Editor Dec 12, 2023 • 4 min read The first phase of a trail connecting Michigan State University to Lake Lansing Trail includes a bridge that takes pedestrians and bicyclists over the Red Cedar River near the MSU Community Music School. The first of three phases of construction along the trail is now open to the public. (Brian Wells for ELi)