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</html>";s:4:"text";s:24403:"There is also the potential for the trail to continue past hartford(the east trail head) and go all the way to Paw Paw on the same abandoned railway (tracks still in place). Van Buren Trail State Park Map (PDF) Van Buren Trail State Park is a recreational trail that stretches from South Haven to Hartford. Wildlife abounds on this rural 14 miles between Hartford and South Haven. Didn´t have the trail "feel", in which you are away from civilization. Terrain is flat with farmland and trees. A few times it did seem like I was riding in somebody's back yard, and I did have a small dog chase me at one point. Terrain is flat with farmland and trees. Some parts swampy. Wildlife abounds on this rural 14 miles between Hartford and South Haven. Devils Den State Park. The trash is ridiculous. That parking lot felt a bit isolated, but I had no issues. It offers a paved, off-road route to the 400-acre Van Buren State Park, where you will find more trails and access to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Yes, there's some mud and sand, but I was able to pedal through all of it. Not extremely hilly, paved nicely from South Haven all the way to the campground, plus you can park and start with views of Lake Michigan! The focal points of the park are its high dune formations and one mile of sandy beach. I found cranberry bogs along my first ride. To your right is Kalamazoo St., which, if taken north, will lead you to downtown South Haven. Van Buren became a state park in May of 1965 when the original 167-acre plot was purchased from the Harry LaBar Drake family. I rode the entire length of the trail last weekend. There is a trail pass system to pay for maintenance. It is unimproved since they removed the tracks over a decade ago. I've been hiking the trail in sections and it's a beautiful walk through expansive blueberry fields through the heart of Van Buren County. Van Buren State park has 3 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. Ok, so my first go at this trail left me very underwhelmed, mostly because it seems to end in a campground only 4-5 miles out of town. Doubt this will ever happen in my lifetime. Van Buren Trail State Park, also known as Trail State Park, is an unimproved rail trail running along a former railroad right-of-way between Hartford, Michigan to South Haven, Michigan in Van Buren County. There are occasional mud holes. The trail can be used for mountain biking, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. The combined result is a trail suited to hearty mountain bikers, birders and naturalists.Heading north from the grass-covered parking lot in Hartford, which has portable toilets, you glide quietly over bridge spanning the Paw Paw River. arking each ed ad y cess pur iendly ... restrooms contact station campground headquarters youth parking campground dump station picnic shelter state land picnic area foot path sports field paved trail camp office trail with sandy dog beach surfaces & inclines north point parking van buren state park. I just talked to it and kept riding at the same speed and it lost interest. Van Buren State Park is comprised of 400 acres of land located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in northern Van Buren County. I am not young (57) or in particularly good shape (200+ pounds), but I was able to ride virtually all of the trail. Plus, we figured there would probably be more fallen trees ahead. the bugs are not as bad when you are moving. Description. Trailhead Coordinates 10336 Blue Star Hwy - off Lovejoy South Haven, MI 49090 42.385058, -86.278641 Hartford, MI 49057 42.211410, … Enjoy a picnic on the beach, head out on woodland trails, or come to camp within a short distance from South Haven. Its northern terminus is South Haven near Lake Michigan. It is 14 miles (23 km) long and mostly used by horse trail riders in the summer and snowmobile Several road crossings, but most of them are not busy. We were only able to go a little over two miles, before we had to turn back. The part we disliked was the traffic, especially on Red Arrow Hwy., avoid that road. Some parts soft sand and we had to walk bikes. BUGS TOO! Directions. Search: Home; List; Map; Events Farmland, blueberry fields, wooded areas. It rained 4 days ago but didn´t see any wet spots on the trail. Outside Van Buren State Park. It was a workout, which was what I wanted, as I try to get into shape for the riding season. DNR occasionally comes through and mows down the grass. The trail from downtown South Haven out to Van Buren State Park is a nice paved trail, and a good way to escape the summer crowds of the town and can be done on any bike. The Van Buren Trail State Park is a 14-mile, linear, multi-use trail that links the cities of Hartford and South Haven. I parked my car there and went for a run. I would say that 70% of the trail has a car tire path that you can ride in, the other 30% is grassy. trail spur start & parking ages ed ea. Sometimes it seems like you are riding through peoples backyards. A few blueberry farmers were out, surprisingly, I guess they were pruning. If you are into cross country off trail biking, it would be nice. Head north 2 blocks past the first stoplight. The trail runs through open farmland, blueberry fields, dense brush, and wooded areas. The trail might be easier going for cyclists in the autumn after the first couple of frosts deaden the vegetation. It is no way even close to a bike trail. It is much like the Kal-Haven trail. We started at the Hartford trailhead and road in 7 miles, about half way. The surface of the trail creates a challenging ride that is more … The other is far more of an adventure trail for the experienced trail cyclist. This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 15:54. It’s the perfect place to lounge on the beach, walk through woodland trails and enjoy a picnic lunch. I saw a skateboarder riding on the trail near 12th avenue in South Haven. It is not paved so don't expect it to be like a sidewalk. Take a left onto Prospect Street and proceed for 2 blocks. Head for Van Buren Trail State Park and take a walk (or ride) on the wild side. I took as many roads as possible on my return from Hartford. It is basically a bulldozer way cut through the country. There is a place near South Haven, at 16th avenue, where the trail splits and goes to the Van Buren State Park. It is 14 miles (23 km) long and mostly used by horse trail riders in the summer and snowmobilers in the winter. This is about a 5 mile section, and veers off from the main trail at 16th avenue. The Official Home page for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, DNR. It dumps you into a sandy offshoot with no signs. Won't be riding this again. Most bikes can navigate this section. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/michigan/van-buren-trail Did I mention this trail is a piece of crap? Reading so many negative reviews before I started to ride this trail had me expecting much worse conditions than I actually encountered. This could be a wonderful spur of the kal-haven trail but it atleast needs a crushed balast surface, if not blacktop. Found alternate routes on the country roads for the way home. Van Buren State Park offers approximately 400 acres of land located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in northern Van Buren County. most are small and ridable but multiple portaging over huge trees. Yep, there are weeds. There´s not much going on for this trail. You can take that trail north into downtown South Haven, or follow the pavement southwest for 2.5 miles to the state park. Oh ya, be sure to bring your bug spray. Enjoy your day! Van Buren Trail State Park, also known as Trail State Park, is an unimproved rail trail running along a former railroad right-of-way between Hartford, Michigan to South Haven, Michigan in Van Buren County. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Parking is crap! It's an endurance ride. I did this ride on a 29-inch mountain bike, and you definitely would not want to try this on a road bike. The trail that branches off towards Hartford is pretty much unimproved and is best if you want to … The scenery of southwestern Michigan, and the Lake Michigan shoreline, as well as the abundant flora and fauna, are pleasant, but the going is a bit rough. Van Buren State Park is a 296-acre (120 ha) public recreation area in Van Buren, Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. We would give that trail a four or five star. There were a couple of trees down, and some that had been cut out recently, so no issues with trees at all. A convenience store in town has the only refreshments and restroom facilities on this rural trail. The surface of the trail creates a nice, challenging ride that is more suitable for mountain bikes. Wet in the spring up to 3-4 inches in some areas (these are few.) The state park centers on 53-acre (21 ha) Van Buren Lake. Department of Natural Resources - The Al-Van's Firecracker Furry 5K is a fundraiser for the Al-Van Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter, located in South Haven. The next day, July 21, 2011, we traveled to South Haven and rode the KalHaven Trail, which is extremely well maintained and a pleasure to ride. It is great if you wish to have a workout. Just north of Van Buren, upstream on Lee Creek, is Devil’s Den State Park. The trail is mostly a combination of … The Kal-Haven Trail starts in South Haven northeast of downtown. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. There were two large flooded areas, with one I was able to ride on the side and get through cleanly, on the other I had to walk on large sticks/saplings that people have put there for that purpose. It took me about three hours to do the entire trail from Hartford to South Haven. People love … There is a parking lot on Aylworth Ave. between Kalamazoo St. and Monroe Blvd. Maybe try in August. In fact this offroad trail is a hidden gem in the Michigan trail system. Over the two plus miles, we were able to steer around many fallen branches and we were able to carry our bikes over two fallen trees. It's in a good location and has a lot of potential but it's not ready for bikers at this time. While you might see deer, rabbit, fox and eagles, this is an undeveloped trail that has rough ballast stones, long sections of sand and grassy two-track. The park's 296 acres offer a calm, peaceful retreat with camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking opportunities. ", TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, 57th Ave./Prospect St. (Hartford) and Lovejoy Ave. (South Haven). When you reach South Haven, there is a small sign directing your way to the Kal Haven trail, via St. Joseph St., to your left as you exit the trail on Lovejoy. The trail can be used for mountain biking, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. It is in a small patch of woods in Northwestern Ohio surrounded by thousands of acres of fields of corn, wheat and soybeans, and is open for year-round recreation. Better for horses and endurance riders, cleared, open, some sand traps, water, and small branches; few people; good ride, Tuesday, 1400 start, 90 deg and sunny. At some stretches, there are weeds up to your waist. There was no debris on my trip, but again, after a heavy storm that's likely to change until it's cleared. I did three miles thinking it'd get better but it didn't. You can't tell what terrain you're riding on because of the tall grass and at one point I hit a rut and was thrown from my bike. Originally inhabited by the Shawnee, the area surrounding Van Buren State Park is rich in woods and agricultural lands. The trail sinks into several small boggy fens on the stretch between Hartford and Covert, and between the latter and South Haven, patches of soft sand pose an equal hazard. The trail is extremely over grown and in need of a little love. It was fun for us but not for everyone. The temperature was right around freezing and the trail was mostly firm. Still, it's worth keeping an eye on for when it's better developed. It may even get black topped next year. Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Van Buren State Park campground has 220 campsites (66 with electric hookups) for tents, trailers and RVs. The nortnern part near South Haven is paved, with a trail spur that goes the Van Buren State Park. Many people's back yards contained a surprising amount of probably-no-longer-useful items, so that provided some interesting scenery as well. I placed a photo of her, looking from a bridge, on my phone's wallpaper. until my ride could come and get me. I will probably do the southern part of this trail, but I prefer exploring the other trails around this area before I return and do this again. This is a rough trail. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Van Buren State Park Overview. I did it on a cross bike and it was a lot of work. The trail is also paved between that trailhead parking and Van Buren State Park. Ran the section Covert to South Haven and back. The 5 mile section between South Haven and the Van Buren State Park is nicely paved. Van Buren Trail State Park is a recreational trail that stretches from South Haven to Hartford. We tried the trail from Hartford, but gave up in a couple miles. Van Buren State Park camping is a wonderful way to see the area, and there is a long trail that starts directly in the park that is fun to explore. But if you're a newbie on the bike or a runner, then this trail is a great place to start. In addition, because of frequent stops and the necessity of walking the bike, you cannot depend on speed to create a resistance against the advance of mosquitoes. Spend the time you would've spent on the trail writing to county officials to further develop it and spend the money you'd have spent on gas making a donation to its upkeep. We both have mountain bikes. Van Buren Trail State Park is a recreational trail that stretches from South Haven to Hartford. First couple of miles through South Haven and in Hartford are fine, but is mostly grassy and wet. We loved the quietness and the beauty. As of the end of June 2019 we had to go through up to 16 inches of water at a couple of points. Show more. I am up for trying anything once-- especially a bike trail that heads to Lake Michigan. SE of Covert and before Hartford the trail can become very wet (as you approach the Paw Paw River drainage.) Van Buren State Park also offers a youth campground, just off the Van Buren Trail Spur about a quarter-mile from the registration office.This is only for official youth groups such as scouts or other groups that are recognized by the state of Michigan. One trail is nice paved family trail that connects South Haven to the Van Buren State park. If the Van Buren Trail were maintained a bit better, we believe it would have great potential. It was clear. Flat course. The trail may also be accessed via a spur from Van Buren State Park. There is a section of 100 yards or so that is sand, I had to get off and walk. Last fall I saw a lot of trimming being done at the South Haven end. The trail runs through open farmland, blueberry fields, dense brush, and wooded areas. 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