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Participating Trails

From dunes and forests to rivers and lakes, Southwest Michigan is filled with trails ready for you to hike, climb, ski, showshoe or paddle. Start planning your next outdoor adventure below. 

A person bikes the trails at Andrews University.

Andrews Trails

Campbell Dr., Berrien Springs

Waterfall at Bear Cave RV Campground

Bear Cave RV Campground

4085 North Red Bud Trail, Buchanan

Trillium

Chikaming Open Lands

12291 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer

A kayaker.

Christiana Creek

21602 N Channel Pkwy, Edwardsburg

A narrow stretch of river.

Dowagiac River

Pucker St, Niles

Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park 2023 Annual Michiana Star Party

Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park

15122 Monkey Run St., Vandalia

Two women on a bridge in Fernwood Botanical Garden

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

13988 Range Line Road, Niles

Two people crossing a bridge on foot at Flaherty Park.

Flaherty Park

309 Butternut St, Watervliet

Sandhill Crane

Fred Russ Forest Park

20379 Marcellus Highway, Decatur

A person walking on the boardwalk at Galien River County Park

Galien River County Park

17424 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo

Two men walk barefoot on a sandy trail bordered by tall grass and trees on a sunny day at Grand Mere State Park.

Grand Mere State Park

7337 Thornton Dr., Stevensville

Two women running on a trail at Harbor Shores, with sand and dune grass in the background

Harbor Shores Nature & Fitness Trail System

Jean Klock Blvd, Benton Harbor

John and Dede Howard Recreation Trail

John and Dede Howard Recreation Trail

1120 Lions Park Dr., St. Joseph

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park

N. Bailey Avenue, South Haven

Fall Color - Maple Tree

Lake Michigan College Nature Trail

2775 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor

Lakeview Bike Trail

750 Monte Road, Benton Harbor

Fat Tire Bike Love Creek County Park

Love Creek County Park & Nature Center

9292 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center

Biking at Madeline Bertrand

Madeline Bertrand County Park

3038 Adams Road, Niles

McCoy Creek Trail Mural

McCoy Creek Trail

302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan

Mt. Tabor Trails

Mt. Tabor Trails

10983 Hills Road, Baroda

Mud Lake Bog Nature Preserve

Mud Lake Bog Nature Preserve

905 E Elm Valley Rd, Buchanan

Fall Kayaking at Paw Paw River

Paw Paw River County Park

650 N. Main Street, Watervliet

A Lake Michigan beach.

Pilgrim Haven Natural Area

77000 block of 18th Ave, South Haven

View of a park pavilion with a big tree behind it and fence, river in the background

Riverview Park

2927 Niles Road, St. Joseph

Monarch Butterfly

Ross Coastal Plain Marsh Preserve

44th Ave., Covert

Royalton Township Nature Trail

Royalton Township Nature Trail

4413 Bacon School Rd, St. Joseph

A group of people stands on a raised wooden walkway at Sarett Nature Center surrounded by dense, lush green forest. The scene conveys a peaceful, natural setting.

Sarett Nature Center

2300 N Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor

Painted turtles on a log in the water.

Spirit Springs Sanctuary

10200 block of Dutch Settlement St., Marcellus

Kayaking the St. Joseph River.

St. Joseph River

2927 Niles Rd, St. Joseph

The Woods Fitness Park

The Woods Fitness Park

2400 Dewey Street, Benton Harbor

A bike along a trail in the fall.

Van Buren County State Park

23960 Ruggles Road, South Haven

People climbing a dune at Warren Dunes State Park

Warren Dunes State Park

12032 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer

A family bikes along a wooded trail.

Van Buren Trail State Park

220 Aylworth Ave, South Haven

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