Black River Pedestrian Bridge – Black River loop from Kal-Haven State Trail Access

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Black River Pedestrian Bridge – Black River loop from Kal-Haven State Trail Access

Moderate

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(9817)

11,034

riders

Black River Pedestrian Bridge – Black River loop from Kal-Haven State Trail Access

03:09

36.6km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 17.1 km for 25 m

After 19.5 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.17 km

Kal-Haven Trail

Highlight • Trail

Kal-Haven Trail is a 33 mile gravel path that links the city of South Haven to the city of Kalamazoo. You can expect an easy ride, a very nice scenery and lots of shade!

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14.5 km

Black River Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great bridge coming into South Haven

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14.9 km

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Nature Reserve

15.2 km

Flowing through South Haven and eventually meeting Lake Huron, this 4.2-mile river earns its name from the water's color, a result of the sediments and organic materials it collects during its journey.

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18.4 km

North Beach & South Haven South Pierhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

Situated near the South Haven marina, North Beach provides a delightful sandy area with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the South Haven South Pierhead Lighthouse.

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21.9 km

Covered Bridge and South Branch Black River on the Kal-Haven Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Covering 33.5 miles and connecting Kalamazoo with South Haven, this trail showcases 31 exhibit panels delving into the area's natural and cultural history. As you go through this section, you'll …

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36.6 km

End point

Parking

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