Lake Michigan Beach Trails and Maps

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Looking for the best trails around Lake Michigan Beach?

Explore the best rated trails in Lake Michigan Beach, MI, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Elkhart River Greenway Trail and MapleHeart Trail . With more than 35 trails covering 356 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Recent Trail Reviews

Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail

Road Trail Only

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

If you're looking for a nature trail, this isn't it.

You'll only see endless cornfields until you get to Spring Grove Park, where neighborhoods take over.

This is also a pretty hilly all throughout, with some road biking required if you're doing the full trail.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

Okay but Hilly

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

You'll be taken through urban and nature on this trail, with some road biking required.

MapleHeart Trail

A connector, not a great recreational path

March, 2026 by rregovich

Path effectively connects Elkhart with the Pumpkinvine trail in Goshen, safely. But this is not a particularly beautiful or fun ride.
We rode in late March, and path was debris covered the whole way, and the ride is always within a few feet of a fast moving road.
It is safe and flat and is a great way to get from Elkart to Goshen or the reverse, but not worth making a special effort to travel to for a recreational ride. You're better off driving to Goshen and riding Pumpkinvine from there.

Accordion

Link Trail

Urban Trail

February, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

Its only real use is to link up with Notre Dame University.

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Great Trail in SW Michigan

October, 2025 by kokmeyerjoe

I live close by so this is my go to trail when I don't want to compete with vehicles. Crushed stone the entire length with the western half was redone in 2024. Both trailheads on east and west ends are congested on the weekends but it's nice to see people out and enjoying the outdoors. In between is much less crowded with several places to jump on from parking area's and crossroads. It's well maintained for fallen trees, branches, gopher holes and wash outs but some areas with inclines could use some attention to bring it back to smooth surface. Average rider can complete it in 3-5 hours and maybe even return back in one day. Could use me maps along the trail indicating where you are on the trial.

Granger Paths

Bring Headphones

August, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It's a decent trail for locals but with unending noise for traffic and with nothing to see, I might consider skipping unless you're local.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

A great trail

August, 2025 by buysse1

A great ride on this beautiful trail. It’s a little tricky in Kalamazoo proper but other than that it’s very scenic, peaceful and well-maintained.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

mixed review

July, 2025 by daenglish_tl

Parked at the Galesburg Augusta Primary school ¿ Meander from school to the trail ¿ Country like setting transitioned to a road-hugging trail¿ Riding alongside car traffic ¿ The trail was pretty smooth and the wildflowers were in bloom.

Interurban Trail (Allegan County)

Bad

July, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

The entire trail is very uneven throughout, rough, and with nothing to see, I would urge you either skip this trail or maybe walk it.

Upper Macatawa Greenway Trail

Nice

July, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

This sunny trail has some slight hills and tight curves near the end, after taking you through dense woods and weed fields, so consider giving it a try.

LaSalle Trail

Good Tail

June, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It has a nice round trip, with mostly smooth pavement except by Roseland park, so maybe skip that section.

Mishawaka Riverwalk

Okay

June, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It's an okay trail with a nice round trip, and some enjoyable sights.

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