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The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is the newest Kalamazoo County Park! The trail is free to use and has a paved-asphalt surface that is 12-feet wide. It's a multi-purpose trail for non-motorized transportation and recreation.
Connections
Once complete, 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, and D Ave. to Portage. |
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This existing trail and planned trails in other
counties will link more than 140 miles of trail connecting the Battle Creek Linear Park, Kal-Haven State Park Trail, and
Portage Bicentennial Park Trail.
Currently, there are 17 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 River Street in Comstock to D Avenue, traveling through 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.
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KRVT Spring Newsletter – Programs, Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Click here to view our spring newsletter that contains programs and events, and volunteer opportunities on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. |
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Trailblazer 2013 (May 11)
Enjoy one of the first bike rides of spring! This year’s TrailBlazer is being hosted by the Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail as well as the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway. The mission of these volunteer-led groups is to provide support for expansion and maintenance of the trails and continued programming to attract more people to take advantage of these regional resources. The ride will lead you from Kalamazoo to South Haven (or vice versa) on the Kal-Haven Trail. Click here to download a registration form. To register online, please click here. |
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2012 Annual Report: Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Programming
2012 marked the fourth year of trail programming on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. Please view the annual report for details on trail usage, and a recap of programs/events and marketing efforts. |
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New Trail Brochure and Maps are Now Available
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail map/brochure has recently been revised and the updated map includes the newest completed section that connects Mayors’ Riverfront Park to River Street in Comstock. If you'd like a copy of the brochure mailed to you, or a stack for your business, please call 269-373-5073 or email krvt@kalcounty.com. The maps are available online as well by visiting this page. |
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Point-to-Point Distances
10th Street to Ravine Bike Lane 3 miles
10th Street to Westnedge 4.8 miles
10th Street to D Ave. 13.0 miles
10th Street to Comstock (River St., end of trail) 9.2 miles
Comstock (River St.) to D Ave. 11.1 miles
Verburg Park bridge to D Ave. 6.5 miles
Verburg Park bridge to Comstock (River St.) 5.4 miles
Rose Park to D. Ave. 7.6 miles
Rose Park to Comstock (River St., end of trail) 3.6 miles
Rose Park to 10th Street 5.6 miles |
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Safety First!
A Few Safety Reminders to make your experience more enjoyable.
- The Trail is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to sunset.
- Follow all County Park Trail Rules posted along the trail.
- Obey all trail and traffic signs.
- Always wear a bicycle helmet.
- Cyclists and skaters must yield to pedestrians.
- Keep right and pass on left. Give audible warning before passing.
- There is safety in numbers. Use the buddy-system and enjoy the trail with a companion.
- Pets must be on a leash no more than six feet long and owners must clean up after their pets.
Click here for a full list of the trail rules. |
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Special Events
If you or your group is interested in holding an event on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, please submit a
"Special Event Request Form" to the Kalamazoo County Parks Department.
Forms may be emailed to krvt@kalcounty.com, faxed to 269-383-8724 or mailed to:
Trail Program Coordinator
2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo MI, 49048
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