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Explore the best rated trails in Portage, MI, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Angola Trail and Elkhart River Greenway Trail . With more than 58 trails covering 495 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

Plaster Creek Trail

Was a nice trail in early spring.

March, 2026 by bfurlong1980

Was a nice trail in early spring.

Wayne Avenue Trail

Nice trail

March, 2026 by fwrightiv

My wife and I use this scenic trail to divert off of the Pumpkinvine to shop and enjoy a great breakfast at Essenhaus.

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.

Accordion

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.

Main Trail

scenic woodsy trails

March, 2026 by allwildhorses

Lovely area to walk your dog, or go to see pretty overlooks, wildlife and just submerse yourself in peaceful settings. Great place for photography as well. There’s one straight trail and many trails that loop around and off that main trail. It’s well maintained and groomed.

Main Trail

beautiful area to walk and enjoy nature

March, 2026 by traillink user

Gorgeous views of the river, wildlife and easy going trails, though some can be a little bit wet so bring some waterproof boots!

Link Trail

Urban Trail

February, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

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

Baw Beese Trail

Mix of urban & nature

December, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

You don't send a lot of time in a nature setting with this trail, with the first three or so mile south of Hillsdale being alongside a busy road and pretty rough pavement to boot, and with the last three odd miles being dirt, you might want to skip this trial completely. Falling Waters Trail is short distance driving away, so try that one instead.

Monroe Street Trail

Okay, but not really worth it

November, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It's an okay trail, but unless you're using it to get to the fairgrounds or Pumpkinvine, I might not bother.

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

pumpkinvine nature trail

November, 2025 by cmrogers_tl

What a fabulous trail! Loved seeing all the rural Amish farms along the way. We were even able to eat lunch at an Amish Cafe along the trail!

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

absolutely beautiful!

November, 2025 by rainingcrackers101

Beautiful!!! You even ride by the animals! One of the best so far!

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