Trails and Bike Culture

Your next great adventure is right outside your door in Kalamazoo.

5 Reasons Why You Should Grab Your Bike and Head to Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is fast transforming into a great little biking city in West Michigan. Every day, a growing number of cyclists check their brakes, put air in their tires and head onto our roads and ever expanding network of trails!

Explore the Lake to Lake Trail

Along the 275-mile stretch of footpath that make up the Lake-to-Lake trail, explore over 75 towns that it runs through. The must-see place to discover off the trail – Kalamazoo.

Places to Capture the Best Fall Colors

The fall season in Kalamazoo, Michigan is something that dreams are made of! While the temperatures may be cooling down, the gorgeous red, yellow, orange and brown foliage provide all the warmth that you could possibly be missing.

Bike Friendly Getaway to Kalmazoo

The bike community is very strong, so wherever your pedals start rolling, they are sure to find their way to a bike-friendly Kalamazoo!

Popular Bike Trails

8 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo, we pretty much take every opportunity we get to enjoy an open-air activity or hangout spot. Read on for ways to get outside and enjoy some sunshine.

8 Lesser-known Parks and Trails in Kalamazoo

Whether you’re a local, or an outdoor enthusiast currently planning your trip, we wanted to highlight a few of the lesser-known nature preserves, parks and trail options for you to discover in the area.

7 Itineraries to Use to Discover Southwest Michigan's Water Trails

In a state surrounded by water, it’s only appropriate that we acknowledge one of the greatest things about summertime in Michigan; water related activities!

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Fort Custer Recreation Area

Maple Hill Bike Trail

Yankee Springs State Park

Michigan DNR Licenses & Permits

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City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation

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Kalamazoo, MI 49048 US

Phone: (269) 337-8191
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
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Enjoy 36public parks with year-round family recreation, team sports, picnicking, playground activities, walking, fishing, swimming, boating and cross-country skiing.
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Cold Brook County Park

14467 East MN Avenue
Climax, MI 49034 US

Phone: (269) 383-8778
(269) 746-4270
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City of Portage

Portage, MI 49002 US

Phone: (269) 329-4522
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Enjoy 14 public parks with year-round recreation, sports, picnic sites, playground activities, musical entertainment, boating, canoeing, biking and skating.
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Cabbage Brothers Bicycles

Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US

Phone: (269) 348-0400
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Offering mobile bike rental service, guided bike tours, shuttle and more.
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Chipman Preserve

8497 E. Main Street
Galesburg, MI 49053 US

Phone: (269) 324-1600
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
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Chipman Preserve is a public nature preserve owned by the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy,
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