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Markin Glen

KindlebergerPark

Averhill Lake

VersluisPark

FairmountPark

La Crone Park

Bronson Park

UpjohnPark

CrosstownPark

Grand Prairie

GolfClub

SherwoodPark

FraysPark

Red Arrow ParkGolf Course

G Avenue G Avenue

Parchmount St

Walnut St

Alamo Ave

Hillsdale Ave

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Howard St

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Cedar St

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Academy St

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Swimming Beach

Camping

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1 Arcadia Creek Festival Place

2 Bus Station

3 Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo Valley Museum

4 Discover Kalamazoo

5 Kalamazoo Public Library

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Downtown KalamazooPoints of Interest

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CooperPark

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Trail ParkingKRV Trail/Kal-Haven Trailhead: Located on 10th St., two miles north of W. Main.

D Avenue: A parking lot is located along the KRV Trail, just west of the Kalamazoo River.

Kalamazoo Nature Center: Parking is located just inside the Kalamazoo Nature Center entrance.

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.

Parchment: Parking is available along Commerce Lane near Mosel Ave.

Verburg Park: Parking is available at the north end of the park at Paterson St. just west of Riverview Drive.

Jack Coombs Trailway: This parking lot is located behind 660 Gull St. along the river.

Rose Park Veterans Memorial: Parking is available at the Southwest corner of E. Michigan Ave. and King Highway.

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.

King Highway: Parking is available ½ mile west of River St. at the DNR Kalamazoo River access site.

Comstock: Trail parking is available at both North and South Wenke Parks, located on King Highway just west of River St.

Comstock: Located on the South side of the Kalamazoo River at River St., Merrill Park is connected by sidewalk to the KRV Trail.

River Oaks County Park: The trail passes through River Oaks County Park and there is ample parking. The vehicle entry fee is $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. Park gates are open 7 a.m. to sunset.

Nearby Trail ParkingDowntown Kalamazoo: The Radisson and Arcadia parking ramps are located just a few blocks from the KRV Trail.

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Point-to-Point Distances10th Street to Ravine Bike Lane 3.0 miles

10th Street to Westnedge 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

Rose Park to 10th Street 5.6 miles

River Oaks County Park to D Avenue 15.0 miles

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

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10th Street to Galesburg (35th Street, end of trail)

10th Street to D Avenue

10th Street to Westnedge

10th Street to Ravine Bike Lane

Point-to-Point Distances

Comstock (River St.) to Rose Park

Comstock (River St.) to Galesburg (35th St.)

Comstock (River St.) to D Avenue

10th Street to Galesburg (35th Street, end of trail)

10th Street to D Avenue

10th Street to Westnedge

10th Street to Ravine Bike Lane


3.5 Miles

4.9 MilesComstock (River St.) to Galesburg (35th St.)

11.1 miles

14.1 miles10th Street to Galesburg (35th Street, end of trail)

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4.8 miles

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KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a Markin Glen County Park:

Nature Center entrance. Kalamazoo Nature Center:

Kalamazoo River. A parking lot is located along the KRV Trail, just west of the D Avenue:

Located on 10th St., two miles north of W. Main.KRV Trail/Kal-Haven Trailhead:Trail Parking

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KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a Markin Glen provides convenient access to the Markin Glen County Park:

Nature Center entrance. Parking is located just inside the Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Nature Center:

A parking lot is located along the KRV Trail, just west of the

Located on 10th St., two miles north of W. Main.KRV Trail/Kal-Haven Trailhead:Trail Parking

KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a Markin Glen provides convenient access to the

Parking is located just inside the Kalamazoo

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Rose Park to D Avenue

Verburg Park Bridge to Galesburg (35th St.)

Verburg Park Bridge to D Avenue


Galesburg (35th St.) to Rose Park

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River Oaks County Park to D Avenue

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Rose Park to D Avenue

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Verburg Park Bridge to D Avenue

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15.0 miles

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6.5 miles

Rose Park Veterans Memorial:

along the river. Jack Coombs Trailway:

Paterson St. just west of Riverview Drive. Parking is available at the north end of the park at Verburg Park:

Parking is available along Commerce Lane near Mosel Ave. Parchment:

open 7 a.m. to sunset. vehicle entry fee of $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. The park gates are KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a

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Parking is available at the Rose Park Veterans Memorial:

This parking lot is located behind 660 Gull St. Jack Coombs Trailway:

Paterson St. just west of Riverview Drive. Parking is available at the north end of the park at

Parking is available along Commerce Lane near Mosel Ave.

vehicle entry fee of $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. The park gates are KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a

Parking is available at the

This parking lot is located behind 660 Gull St.

Parking is available at the north end of the park at

Parking is available along Commerce Lane near Mosel Ave.

vehicle entry fee of $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. The park gates are KRV Trail through the north end of the park near the fishing lake. There is a

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located on King Highway just west of River St. Trail parking is available at both North and South Wenke Parks,

DNR Kalamazoo River access site. Parking is available ½ mile west of River St. at the

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Parking is available near Homer Stryker Field Mayors’ Riverfront Park:

Southwest corner of E. Michigan Ave. and King Highway. Parking is available at the

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From South Haven ... to Kalamazoo ... and Battle Creek

The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail: Go Places!

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To join the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County in supporting the KRV Trail, please call (269) 342-1740 or visitwww.ParksFoundationKalamazoo.com.

Visit and Enjoy All the Kalamazoo County Parks!

Kalamazoo County Park Office2900 Lake StreetKalamazoo, MI 49048 (269) 383-8778

Kalamazoo County Expo Center &Fairground2900 Lake StreetKalamazoo, MI 49048 (269) 383-8778

Cold Brook County Park14467 East MN AvenueClimax, MI 49034 (269) 746-4270

Markin Glen County Park5300 North Westnedge AvenueKalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 381-7570

Prairie View County Park899 East U AvenueVicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-4737

River Oaks County Park9202 East Michigan Ave (M-96)Galesburg, MI 49053 (269) 383-8778

Scotts Mill County Park8451 South 35th StreetScotts, MI 49088 (269) 383-8778

Join the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County inSupporting the TrailA public and private partnership, between thevolunteer-led Parks Foundation of KalamazooCounty and Kalamazoo County Parks, isbringing charitable contributions and publicdollars together to develop and maintain the KRV Trail. This is a smart use of ourcommunity’s financial and natural resources. To do your part in supporting the KRV Trail,please call (269) 342-1740 or visitwww.ParksFoundationKalamazoo.com.

Thank you to the following public and privatepartners who are making the Kalamazoo RiverValley Trail possible: Friends of the KalamazooRiver Valley Trailway, Parks Foundation ofKalamazoo County, City of Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo County, Michigan Department ofTransportation, Kalamazoo Road Commission,and the many citizens, businesses andfoundations supporting our efforts.

Wondering What’s GoingOn, Where to Stay, or Howto Get There?Visit the Discover Kalamazoo website atwww.discoverkalamazoo.com or call (800) 888-0509 for up-to-date information what’shappening in and around Kalamazoo.

Trail Rules

1. The trail is open from 7 a.m. to sunset.

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 sixfeet long and owners must clean up aftertheir 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 thePark Offices, or on our website.

A Few Safety Reminders to Make Your ExperienceMore Enjoyable

n The trail is open from 7 a.m. to sunset.

n Follow all County Park Trail Rules postedalong the trail.

n Obey all trail and traffic signs.

n Always wear a bicycle helmet.

n Cyclists and skaters must yield topedestrians.

n Keep right and pass on left. Give audiblewarning before passing.

n There is safety in numbers. Use the buddy-system and enjoy the trail with a companion.

Trail ProgrammingThe Kalamazoo County Parks Department andthe Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County arecommitted to providing programs and specialevents to help increase awareness and usage ofthe Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. This effort wasstarted by a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant in2008, and continues today with the help ofgenerous donations.

If you would like information on upcomingevents/programs, donating to programming orto request a program brochure, please contactthe KRV Trail Programming office at (269) 373-5073, or visit www.krvtrail.com

Looking for a place to holdyour community event orfund-raiser?The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail hosts manycommunity walks, runs and bike events eachyear. If your business or organization isinterested in holding an event on the trail,please visit www.krvtrail.com for completedetails, or contact the Kalamazoo County ParksDepartment at (269) 373-5073.

KRV TrailConnectionsThe Kalamazoo River Valley Trail will encompass35 miles of trail throughout Kalamazoo County.Kalamazoo will be a regional hub, connectingBattle Creek to Lake Michigan, D Avenue toPortage, and eventually Lake Michigan to LakeHuron. This existing trail and planned trails inother counties will connect more than 140miles of trails—connecting together the BattleCreek Linear Park, the Kal-Haven Trail, and thePortage Bicentennial Park Trail.

Currently, there are 22 miles complete of thisnon-motorized, paved-asphalt trail. One stretchbegins at 10th Street, heading east from theKal-Haven Caboose and stretching 4.8 miles toWestnedge Ave. You can also enjoy a sectionthat connects 35th St. in Galesburg to DAvenue, traveling through River Oaks CountyPark, Mayors’ Riverfront Park, Verburg Park,along Riverview Dr., and heading north alongMarkin Glen County Park and the KalamazooNature Center. These two segments areconnected by a signed-route throughoutdowntown Kalamazoo, featuring the ArcadiaCreek Festival Place as well as many places toeat and shop. As funds and property becomeavailable the trail will continue to grow, realizinga vision that has been in the works since 1991.

Operated as a Kalamazoo County Park, the KRVTrail is free to use and offers something foreveryone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxingfamily stroll, a journey into nature, an extensiveworkout or a bike route to work—the KRV Trailawaits your visit.

For more information please call 269-373-5073,or visit www.krvtrail.com.

The KRV Trail is ADA compliant, andmotorized and non-motorized mobility devicesare allowed for reasonable and equitable accessby persons with a disability who require the useof such mobility devices.

Connecting You to...

Battle Creek Linear ParkThe Linear Park is a paved trail that windsthrough the city of Battle Creek, totaling morethan 25 miles. For more information contact the City of Battle Creek Parks and RecreationDepartment at (269) 966-3431, or visitwww.bcparks.org.

Kal-Haven TrailThe Kal-Haven is a 33.5-mile path of crushedlimestone/slag converted from a railroad bedthat connects South Haven to Kalamazoo. It isusable for all non-motorized bicycles, hiking,and snowmobiling when there is a 4-inch snowbase. For more information contact the VanBuren County Road Commission at (269) 674-8011, or www.vbco.org/government0129.asp.

Portage Bicentennial Park Trail The Bicentennial Park Trail in Portage windsover 4 miles following Portage Creek at KilgoreRoad, south to the Celery Flats InterpretiveCenter and Portage City Centre. It's a pavedsurface and provides access to the 57-milePortage Bikeway system. For additionalinformation, please call (269) 329-4522, or visitwww.portagemi.gov and click on the Parks andRecreation Department.

Gull Road PathThe Gull Road Path stretches from RiverviewDrive into Richland following Gull Road. ThePath uses a combination of sidewalks and apaved asphalt surface, totaling about eight miles.

North Country Hiking TrailThe North Country Hiking Trail covers 4,600miles and seven states. It begins in NorthDakota and stretches to the state of New York.A portion of the trail travels through Kalamazooand Calhoun counties, sharing the Linear Parkin Battle Creek. For more information visitwww.northcountrytrail.org.

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Volunteer InformationWhatever your age or ability, the KRV Trail hasmany volunteer opportunities available! It is anexcellent way to meet people, enjoy theoutdoors and keep the trail a great place to visit.Opportunities include help on our special eventsand programs, trail maintenance and serving asan ambassador to help with promoting the trailand our upcoming events.

For more information on volunteering, contactthe KRV Trail Volunteer Coordinator at 269-373-5073, or email [email protected].

Kalamazoo Metro Transit Did you know the Kalamazoo Metro Transit Citybuses will transport your bike? The service isincluded with your bus fare and it’s easy toload! For additional information and routes,contact Metro Transit at 337-8222, or visitwww.kmetro.com.

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