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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Kalamazoo Nature Center

7000 N. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 US

Phone: (269) 381-1574
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
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The Kalamazoo Nature Center was voted the number one nature center in the nation by other nature centers -featuring indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Its Interpretive Center features ...
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Kalamazoo River

2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US

Phone: (269) 383-8778
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The 135-mile Kalamazoo River has 27 riverfront developments, parks and access sites, offering opportunities for fishing canoeing, boating and other aquatic activities. For canoeing ortrail...
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Kal-Haven Trail

325 W. James Street
Lawrence, MI 49064 US

Phone: (269) 637-2788
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The former Kalamazoo and South Haven Railroad track bed has been converted to a trail system.
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Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048 US

Phone: (269) 383-8778
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
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Kellogg Forest

7060 N. 42nd
Augusta, MI 49012 US

Phone: (269) 731-4597
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The Kellogg Forest is a multiple use facility conducting research and extension projectsand is open to the public. Activities include bow hunting, fishing, biking, hiking on several interpretive...
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Knollwood Disc Golf Park

Near Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

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The Knollwood Disc Golf Park beginner course entirely through the woods with a small pond and stream. Its fairways are covered with wood chips.
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Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

3700 East Gull Lake Drive
Hickory Corners, MI 49060 US

Phone: (269) 671-5117
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The Sanctuary, located in Augusta, Michigan, is a unique wildlife center, offering both walkable trails and public education programs, and is open to visitors year round.
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K-Zoo Skate Zoo Skatepark

1502 Ravine Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49004 US

Phone: (269) 345-9550
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K-zoo Skate Zoo is Michigans Oldest Skateboard Park. Skater Owned and Operated Since 1990. The Skate Zoo allows Skateboarding, Inline skating and Bikes (bikes-weekdays only/w full membership). We...
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Kalamazoo Marathon

261 E. Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite L400
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US

Phone: (269) 345-1113
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
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This USATF certified course provides a scenic and diverse tour of Kalamazoo, including parks, trails, the downtown mall, neighborhoods and Western Michigan University. You will find course...
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KL Avenue Preserve

8829 W. KL Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 US

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

1305 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Phone: (269) 351-2453
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Vintage & Used Bicycle sales and service. Buy, Sell, Trade, Repair & Customize.
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