Embrace the Flavor.
City of Kalamazoo
Parks
ks and Recreation Department
251 Mills Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-337-8191
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Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Map
Downtown Kalamazoo
Points of Interest
Arcadia Creek Festival Place
Signed Bike and Pedestrian Routes
2
Bus Station
Railway
3
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
4
Discover Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo MalI
Picnic
Drinking Water
P3
Mile 11
A
E Avenue
E Avenue
Kalamazoo River
Canoe Launch
Restrooms
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Rav
H Hospital
Rd
School
Playground
Kalamazoo
Nature
Center
Old Douglas Rd
F Avenue
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4.8 miles
10th Street to D Avenue
13.0 miles
10th Street to Galesburg (35th Street, end of trail)
14.1 miles
Comstock (River St.) to D Avenue
11.1 miles
Comstock (River St.) to Galesburg (35th St.)
4.9 Miles
Comstock (River St.) to Rose Park
3.5 Miles
Verburg Park Bridge to D Avenue
6.5 miles
Verburg Park Bridge to Galesburg (35th St.)
9.4 miles
Rose Park to D Avenue
7.6 miles
P5 Parchment: Parking is available along Commerce Lane near Mosel Ave.
Rose Park to 10th Street
5.6 miles
River Oaks County Park to D Avenue
15.0 miles
P6 Verburg Park: Parking is available at the north end of the park at
Paterson St. just west of Riverview Drive.
River Oaks County Park to Markin Glen County Park
11.5 miles
Galesburg (35th St.) to Rose Park
8.5 miles
Galesburg (35th St.) to D Avenue
16.0 miles
P2
D Avenue: A parking lot is located along the KRV Trail, just west of the
Kalamazoo River.
P3
Kalamazoo Nature Center: Parking is located just inside the Kalamazoo
Nature Center entrance.
P4 Markin Glen County Park: Markin Glen provides convenient access to the
KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a
vehicle entry fee of $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. The park gates are
open 7 a.m. to sunset.
P7 Jack Coombs Trailway: This parking lot is located behind 660 Gull St.
along the river.
P8 Rose Park Veterans Memorial: Parking is available at the
Southwest corner of E. Michigan Ave. and King Highway.
McKinley St
P9 Mayors’ Riverfront Park: Parking is available near Homer Stryker Field
toward the back of the park (gates are locked at sunset) and also along
Mills St. near the Kalamazoo River.
Parchment
North Elementary
ntary
P10 King Highway: Parking is available ½ mile west of River St. at the
DNR Kalamazoo River access site.
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Mile 12
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Sprink
Kalamazoo Public Library
Riverview
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Camping
10th Street to Westnedge
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Swimming Beach
Mile 13
P2
3.0 miles
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State Road
D Avenue
D Avenue
P1 KRV Trail/Kal-Haven Trailhead:
Located on 10th St., two miles north of W. Main.
10th Street to Ravine Bike Lane
P11
Comstock: Trail parking is available at both North and South Wenke Parks,
located on King Highway just west of River St.
P12
Comstock: Located on the South side of the Kalamazoo River at River St.,
Merrill Park is connected by sidewalk to the KRV Trail.
P4
Mile 9
Parchment
Parc
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Parchment
Central
Elementary
Parchment
Middle
School
Parchment
Northwood
Elementary
P5
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Lovell St
Walnut
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Comstock Avee
Lake St
Creek
Stockbridge
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Portage
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Howard St
Kalamazoo
County
Expo
Center
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Fairground
Mile 20
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Galesburg
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River Villa Preservee
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Wildflower
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South
Wenke
Park
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Park
Mile 19
Mile 18
North
Wenke
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Park
P11
Upjohn
Park
Mile 17
E Michigann Avve
Mile 16
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Stuart
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Soolon St
Solon
Kendall Ave
Bronson
Brronson Park
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Rose
Ro
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Veteran’s
Mem
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Memorial
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Northeast
Middle
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Linden Grove
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Willardd St
P14
Eleanor
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E Main St
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P6
Lincoln
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Frank
W Main
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Chipman
Preserve
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P13
River Oaks
County Park
P12
Mile 21
Mile 21.6
Morrow Lake
Market St
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STEM Academy
Merrill
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Fairmount
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High School
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Lyons
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Cronne Park
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Staples Ave.
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Indian Prairie
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Comstock
North
Elementary
Sun
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Sunnyside
Douglas Ave
Mile 3
Woodward
Woodw
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Cobb
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Av
Ravin
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Northglade
El entary
Elementary
Alamo
m Ave
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Robert
Morris
Park
H Ave
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Spring
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BUSINESS
Downtown Kalamazoo: The Radisson and Arcadia parking ramps are
located just a few blocks from the KRV Trail.
Campbell
Lake
H Ave
Grand
Prairie
Golf
Club
Frays
Park
P14
McLinden
Trails
Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo
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Central
High School
S o
Grand
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Prairie
r i Rd
Nazareth Rd
Nazareth
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Averhill
Lake
River Oaks County Park: The trail passes through River Oaks County Park
and there is ample parking. The vehicle entry fee is $5 perr day or $25 for an
annual pass. Park gates are open 7 a.m. to sunset.
Nearby Trail Parking
Spring Valley
Elementary
N 28th St
Riverview
Ri
verview
e w Dr
Mile 8
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Mosel A
Ave
Mile 2
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Sprinkle
Sprin
S
nkle Rd
131
131
Rd
P13
Kindleberger
Park
Lamont S
St
H Avenue
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Sq
Nicholss Rd
10th St
St
Drake
Drak
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P1
Dougla
D
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BUSINESS
Commerce
Comm
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131
131
M 1
Mile
Parchment
High School
Parchmount St
Burdickk St
Mile
M
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G Avenue
Mt Olivet Rd
G Avenue
G Avenue
Westnedge
Wes
tnedge Ave
Kal-Haven Trail
Markinn Glen County Park
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N 35th St
1
Douglas Rd
Dou
96
On-Road Bike Lane
20th St
Trail
Trail Parking
Point-to-Point Distances
Westnedge
Westned
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DOWNT
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Galesburg - Augusta
Primary
School
Kalamazoo
River Valley Trail
Van Buren
Trail
43
East Ave
North Ave
66
Mic
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Augusta
Fort Custer
Recreation
Area
96
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Bailey Park
Goodale
96
Gull Road Path
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Bedford
BATTLE CREEK
Battle Creek Linear Park
N 32nd St
Sprinkle Rd
43
Waubascon Rd
37
Parchment
Emmett
Kellogg
Community College
Springfield
Galesburg
Kalamazoo Valley Community
College Downtown Campus River Oaks
County Park
Kalamazoo College
Meachem Rd
North Country
Hiking Trail
Richland
89
Riverview Dr
Douglas Ave
Markin Glen
County Park
Kalamazoo Central High School
CR 378
Kalamazoo
Nature
Center
Westnedge Ave
26th St
Bangor
140
KRV Trail parking information can be
found on the back side of this brochure
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89
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43
43
N 6th St
Kal-Haven Trail
CR 380
Van Buren
State Park
131
N 2nd St
CR 665
Breedsville
W D Ave
25th St
Gobles
N 12th St
CR 653
46th
CR 215
CR 681
CR 689
CR 687
CR 384
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From South Haven ... to Kalamazoo ... and Battle Creek
96
Western Michigan University
Comstock
Morrow Lake
Cold Brook
County Park
KALAMAZOO
County Expo
Center & Fairground
CR 376
Hartford
94
PAW PAW
Red Arrow Hwy
Milham Rd
Romence Rd
Mattawan
Kalamazoo Valley
Community College
Watervliet
94
Lovers Ln
rrow
Red A
Lawrence
Climax
40
Lawton
State Road
Parking
Portage
Bicentennial
Park Trail
Camping
Picnic
Drinking Water
Centre Ave
West
Lake
96
E N Ave
PORTAGE
131
Future Trail
E MN Ave
Loy-Norrix
High School
Kilgore Rd
Hwy
Trail
94
School
Scotts
Long Lake
Scotts Mill
County Park
Austin
Lake
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail: Go Places!
KRV Trail
Join the Parks Foundation
of Kalamazoo County in
Supporting the Trail
The Kal-Haven is a 33.5-mile path of crushed
limestone/slag converted from a railroad bed
that connects South Haven to Kalamazoo. It is
usable for all non-motorized bicycles, hiking,
and snowmobiling when there is a 4-inch snow
base. For more information contact the Van
Buren County Road Commission at (269) 6748011, or www.vbco.org/government0129.asp.
The KRV Trail is ADA compliant, and
motorized and non-motorized mobility devices
are allowed for reasonable and equitable access
by persons with a disability who require the use
of such mobility devices.
Visit and Enjoy All the
Kalamazoo County Parks!
Kalamazoo County Park Office
2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 383-8778
Kalamazoo County Expo Center &
Fairground
2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 383-8778
Cold Brook County Park
14467 East MN Avenue
Climax, MI 49034
Visit the Discover Kalamazoo website at
www.discoverkalamazoo.com or call (800)
888-0509 for up-to-date information what’s
happening in and around Kalamazoo.
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Follow all County Park Trail Rules posted
along the trail.
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Obey all trail and traffic signs.
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Always wear a bicycle helmet.
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Cyclists and skaters must yield to
pedestrians.
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Keep right and pass on left. Give audible
warning before passing.
Trail Rules
(269) 383-8778
2. The trail is designated for pedestrians or
non-motorized transportation only.
Horses are not permitted.
3. No person shall operate an ATV, ORV,
snowmobile, mini-bike, scooter, go-cart,
golf cart or similar motorized device.
4. Pets must be on a leash no more than six
feet long and owners must clean up after
their pets.
5. Solicitation is not allowed.
6. Camping is not permitted.
7. Hunting and trapping are not permitted.
A complete list of rules is available at the
Park Offices, or on our website.
www.kalamazoocountyparks.com
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There is safety in numbers. Use the buddysystem and enjoy the trail with a companion.
Markin Glen
County Park
Richland
Parchment
Gull Road Path
Battle Creek
Linear Park
Augusta
96
9.5 Miles
35th St to Battle Creek
Veterans
Memorial
Park
River Oaks
County Park
1.5 Miles
Fort Custer
Recreation
Area
Galesburg
96
Morrow Lake
94
KALAMAZOO
131
4 Miles
Michigan Ave to Kilgore Rd
Kilgore Rd
Existing Trail
Portage
Bicentennial
Park Trail
Future Trail
To join the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County in supporting
the KRV Trail, please call (269) 342-1740 or visit
www.ParksFoundationKalamazoo.com.
A Few Safety Reminders
to Make Your Experience
More Enjoyable
The trail is open from 7 a.m. to sunset.
Kal-Haven
Trail
Downtown Connections
North Country Hiking Trail
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Kalamazoo
Nature
Center
Kalamazoo
River Valley Trail
The Gull Road Path stretches from Riverview
Drive into Richland following Gull Road. The
Path uses a combination of sidewalks and a
paved asphalt surface, totaling about eight miles.
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1. The trail is open from 7 a.m. to sunset.
(269) 649-4737
River Oaks County Park
9202 East Michigan Ave (M-96)
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 383-8778
Scotts Mill County Park
8451 South 35th Street
Scotts, MI 49088
Gull Road Path
Volunteer Information
Whatever your age or ability, the KRV Trail has
many volunteer opportunities available! It is an
excellent way to meet people, enjoy the
outdoors and keep the trail a great place to visit.
Opportunities include help on our special events
and programs, trail maintenance and serving as
an ambassador to help with promoting the trail
and our upcoming events.
For more information on volunteering, contact
the KRV Trail Volunteer Coordinator at 269-3735073, or email [email protected].
(269) 746-4270
Markin Glen County Park
5300 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 381-7570
Prairie View County Park
899 East U Avenue
Vicksburg, MI 49097
Wondering What’s Going
On, Where to Stay, or How
to Get There?
Mosel Ave
The North Country Hiking Trail covers 4,600
miles and seven states. It begins in North
Dakota and stretches to the state of New York.
A portion of the trail travels through Kalamazoo
and Calhoun counties, sharing the Linear Park
in Battle Creek. For more information visit
www.northcountrytrail.org.
For more information please call 269-373-5073,
or visit www.krvtrail.com.
Future Development
35th St
Kal-Haven Trail
The Bicentennial Park Trail in Portage winds
over 4 miles following Portage Creek at Kilgore
Road, south to the Celery Flats Interpretive
Center and Portage City Centre. It's a paved
surface and provides access to the 57-mile
Portage Bikeway system. For additional
information, please call (269) 329-4522, or visit
www.portagemi.gov and click on the Parks and
Recreation Department.
le Rd
The Linear Park is a paved trail that winds
through the city of Battle Creek, totaling more
than 25 miles. For more information contact
the City of Battle Creek Parks and Recreation
Department at (269) 966-3431, or visit
www.bcparks.org.
Portage Bicentennial Park Trail
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Sprink
Battle Creek Linear Park
Thank you to the following public and private
partners who are making the Kalamazoo River
Valley Trail possible: Friends of the Kalamazoo
River Valley Trailway, Parks Foundation of
Kalamazoo County, City of Kalamazoo,
Kalamazoo County, Michigan Department of
Transportation, Kalamazoo Road Commission,
and the many citizens, businesses and
foundations supporting our efforts.
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Operated as a Kalamazoo County Park, the KRV
Trail is free to use and offers something for
everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing
family stroll, a journey into nature, an extensive
workout or a bike route to work—the KRV Trail
awaits your visit.
Connecting You to...
UND ER CONST R UCT I ON
Kalamazoo Metro Transit
Trail Programming
The Kalamazoo County Parks Department and
the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County are
committed to providing programs and special
events to help increase awareness and usage of
the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. This effort was
started by a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant in
2008, and continues today with the help of
generous donations.
If you would like information on upcoming
events/programs, donating to programming or
to request a program brochure, please contact
the KRV Trail Programming office at
(269) 373-5073, or visit www.krvtrail.com
Looking for a place to hold
your community event or
fund-raiser?
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail hosts many
community walks, runs and bike events each
year. If your business or organization is
interested in holding an event on the trail,
please visit www.krvtrail.com for complete
details, or contact the Kalamazoo County Parks
Department at (269) 373-5073.
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Currently, there are 22 miles complete of this
non-motorized, paved-asphalt trail. One stretch
begins at 10th Street, heading east from the
Kal-Haven Caboose and stretching 4.8 miles to
Westnedge Ave. You can also enjoy a section
that connects 35th St. in Galesburg to D
Avenue, traveling through River Oaks County
Park, Mayors’ Riverfront Park, Verburg Park,
along Riverview Dr., and heading north along
Markin Glen County Park and the Kalamazoo
Nature Center. These two segments are
connected by a signed-route throughout
downtown Kalamazoo, featuring the Arcadia
Creek Festival Place as well as many places to
eat and shop. As funds and property become
available the trail will continue to grow, realizing
a vision that has been in the works since 1991.
A public and private partnership, between the
volunteer-led Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo
County and Kalamazoo County Parks, is
bringing charitable contributions and public
dollars together to develop and maintain
the KRV Trail. This is a smart use of our
community’s financial and natural resources.
To do your part in supporting the KRV Trail,
please call (269) 342-1740 or visit
www.ParksFoundationKalamazoo.com.
Riverview Dr
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail will encompass
35 miles of trail throughout Kalamazoo County.
Kalamazoo will be a regional hub, connecting
Battle Creek to Lake Michigan, D Avenue to
Portage, and eventually Lake Michigan to Lake
Huron. This existing trail and planned trails in
other counties will connect more than 140
miles of trails—connecting together the Battle
Creek Linear Park, the Kal-Haven Trail, and the
Portage Bicentennial Park Trail.
Westnedge Ave
Connections
Did you know the Kalamazoo Metro Transit City
buses will transport your bike? The service is
included with your bus fare and it’s easy to
load! For additional information and routes,
contact Metro Transit at 337-8222, or visit
www.kmetro.com.
www.krvtrail.com