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The Kal-Haven Trail
trail map cover [Click here to view full size picture] Trail Map [Click here to view full size picture]
The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33.5 mile long linear multi-use trail that links Kalamazoo a major southwest Michigan city to South Haven a Lake Michigan resort area. The trail starts in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.

The route of the Kal-Haven originally was a railroad competed in 1870, the railroad bed has been converted to a trail with a limestone/slag surface. It is usable for all non-motorized bicycles, hiking, and snowmobiling when there is a 4-inch snow base. In 2004 Van Buren County obtained a use permit to operate and maintain The Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park. Van Buren County continues to operate the trail under this permit.
Trailhead Locations
Trail Pass Prices
Trail Vendor Directory
Contacts, Information & Web Sites
Area Events & Information
Frequently Asked Questions and Other Trail Information
Kal-Haven Trail History
Downtown Kalamazoo & South Haven
Trailhead Locations Top
Kalamazoo Trailhead Location [Click here to view full size picture] South Haven Trailhead Location [Click here to view full size picture] There are three staffed locations on the trail. The two trailheads, near Kalamazoo on 10th Street and in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and in Bloomingdale at the Bloomingdale Depot Trail Station. Trail Passes can be purchased from the staff at these locations.

Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM 7 days a week
Kal-Haven Trail Map
Downtown Kalamazoo & South Haven
Trail Pass Prices Top
Covered Bridge [Click here to view full size picture] Bloomingdale Train Depot [Click here to view full size picture] Individual Daily Pass: $3.00
Individual Annual Pass: $15.00
Family Daily Pass: $7.00
Family Annual Pass: $35.00

Passes are also good for the Van Buren Trail.
Trail Vendor Directory Top
Dinning in South Haven [Click here to view full size picture] Dinning in South Haven [Click here to view full size picture]
PLEASE NOTE: PASSES ARE AVAILABLE NOW BY MAIL OR AT THE ROAD COMMISSION OFFICE.



The trail pass fees will remain the same as in the previous years and are good for both the Kal-Haven & the Van Buren trails.
We are also increasing the locations that daily passes can be obtained and making the available over them internet and by mail:


Individual Day - $3.00

Individual Annual - $15.00

Family Day - $7.00

Family Annual - $35.00




*A family is defined as two adults and their unmarried children under the age of 18 living at the same address. These passes are for the use of the purchasing family and not transferable or for commercial reuse.


Special Event's Use of the trails.


We have also included on this page a Special Events Form. This for is for the use of groups who would like to use the trail for an event such as a marathon, triathlon or biking event. These events are usually held by non-profit organizations. Please complete the form below and submit it to our office for consideration.
Kal Haven Trailheads Locations:

 Kalamazoo (East)
10th Street Staging Area (North of WH Ave.) - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
10th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009


South Haven (West)
South Haven Staging Area (North of Wells Street) - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
Bailey Street
South Haven, MI 49090


Bloomingdale:
Trail Staff are stationed by the old depot - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
At the intersections of Kalamazoo Street
and Van Buren Street
Bloomingdale, MI 49026








Trail Pass Vendors Locations:


Kalamazoo:
Alfred E Bike - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
269.349.9423
320 E. Michigan,
Kalamazoo MI 49007
Email: info@aebike.com
Web Page:http://aebike.com/
*Bicycle rental here


Breakaway Bike - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
269.324.5555
185 Romence Road
Portage, MI 49024


Zoo City Cycle & Sport - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
269.552.3000
4328 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008


Gazelle Sports - Daily Passes
269.342.5996
214 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007


Bloomingdale:
Wagoner's Grocery Store - Daily Passes
269.521.7890
110 North Van Buren St.(1 block north of the trail)
Bloomingdale, MI 49026

Kal-Haven Deli - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
(269) 521-6400
102 E. Kalamazoo St
Bloomingdale, MI 49026


Gobles:
Gobles Grocery - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
(269) 628-2501
102 S State St
Gobles, MI 49055


Grand Junction:
Country Fare Restaurant - Daily Passes
(269) 434-6425
54288 County Rd 388
Grand Junction, MI 49056


Hartford:
City of Hartford - Daily Passes
269.627.2477
19 West Main Street
Hartford, MI 49057


Kendall:
Kendall Store - Daily Passes
269.628.0140
27029 CR 388 Box 144
Kendall, MI 49062


Lawrence:
Van Buren County Road Commission - Daily and Annual Passes
269.674.8011
325 W. James Street
Post Office Box 156
Lawrence, MI 49064
Email: vbcrc@comcast.net


Oshtemo:
Oshtemo Township Hall - Daily Passes
269. 375.4260
7575 W. Main
Kalamazoo, MI 49009


South Haven:
South Haven Chamber of Commerce - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
269.637.5171
606 Phillips Street
South Haven, MI 49090
E-mail: cofc@southhavenmi.com


South Haven Visitors Bureau - Daily Passes and Annual Passes
269.637.5252
546 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI 49090
Email: relax@southhaven.org


Rock ‘n’ Road - Daily Passes and Annual Passes
269.639.0003
315 Broadway
South Haven, MI 49090
*Bicycle rental here


Michigan Maritime Museum - Daily Passes & Annual Passes
(269)637-8078
260 Dyckman Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
Email: info@MichiganMaritimeMuseum.org


South Haven Family Camp Ground - Daily Passes
(269)637-6153
03403 64th St
South Haven, MI 49090
Web Page: Www.southhavenfamilycg.com
Email: southhavenfamilycg@yahoo.comg


Pyle's Porthole - Daily Passes
269-637-6720
141 Dunlkey Ave
South Haven, MI 49090


Harbor Towing & Recovery - Daily Passes
(269) 639-1124 - Call and passes will be delivered to trail
09920 Blue Star Memorial Hwy
South Haven, MI 49090


Friends of the Van Buren Trail
Daily and Annual Passes
269.621.3851
Trail Pass Forms
Annual Pass Form
Special Use Form
Contacts, Information & Web Sites Top
Along the river [Click here to view full size picture] The Covered Bridge [Click here to view full size picture] Contact Information:






Van Buren County Road Commission
269.674.8011
325 West James Street
P.O. Box 156
Lawrence, MI 49064
E-mail: vbcrc@comcast.net


Jeff Mitchell
Van Buren County Road Commission
Special Operations Officer
Kal-Haven Trail Operations / Staff Coordinator
269.674.8011
325 West James Street
P.O. Box 156
Lawrence, MI 49064
E-mail: vbcrcmitchell@comcast.net



Web Sites where additional information can be found:


Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail web site: http://www.kalhaventrail.org


Van Buren County web Site: http://www.vbco.org/natfeat0014.asp



Comments & Complaints: vbcrc@comcast.net
Area Events & Information Top
Lodging in South Haven [Click here to view full size picture] Lodging in South Haven [Click here to view full size picture] In response to many inquires for information on shopping, dinning & lodging information we are providing PDF copies of the requested information.
This information was provided by the South Haven Visitors Bureau. Please visit their web site at http://www.southhaven.org/ for further information on South Haven.


You can also find infomation on other area city's and attractions at http://www.michigan.org/travel/city/?city=G3196&m=0
Dinning, Lodging & Shopping Information for South Haven
Dinning, Lodging & Shopping Information for South Haven
South Haven Sunset Times
Frequently Asked Questions and Other Trail Information Top
Frequently Asked Questions and Other Trail Information (1) [Click here to view full size picture] Frequently Asked Questions and Other Trail Information (2) [Click here to view full size picture] Here are some frequently asked questions and other trail information about the Kal-Haven Trail. Please feel free to contact us if your question is not answered here.

Frequently Asked Questions Releated Links:

South Haven Visitors Bureau at:
http://www.southhaven.org/accommodations.asp

Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance at:
http://www.michigantrails.org/default.asp

West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition at:
http://www.wmtrails.org/



Discover Kalamazoo at: http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com


Van Buren State Parkat: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr


Frends of the Kal-Haven Trail http://www.kalhaventrail.org/
Frequently Asked Questions and Other Trail Information
Kal-Haven Trail History Top
For some very interesting history of the trail:
http://home.earthlink.net/~tommaas/Williams.htm
Downtown Kalamazoo & South Haven Top
Trail Map Vendors & Contributors List [Click here to view full size picture] Downtown Kalamazoo & South Haven [Click here to view full size picture]
Downtown Kalamazoo & South Haven
Download \trail_map_downtown_1.pdf
Trail Map Vendors & Contributors List
This page last updated on 1/21/2010.
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