Are dogs allowed on Kal-Haven Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Kal-Haven Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Kal-Haven Trail?

No, Kal-Haven Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Kal-Haven Trail?

Kal-Haven Trail is rated easy. It is 34.0 miles long with 968 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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EasyPoint to Point

Michigan

Kal-Haven Trail

Kalamazoo, Michigan

34.0 mi

Distance

968 ft

Elev. Gain

11h 30m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The Kal-Haven Trail State Park is paraphrased.

From Wikipedia

The Kal-Haven Trail, formally known as the Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park, is a rail trail in the US that originally ran 33.5 miles (53.9 km) between South Haven, Michigan, to a point just west of the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, where there is a trailhead. In 2008, the trail was extended east from the trailhead to downtown Kalamazoo as part of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:178 ft

Max:296 ft

295 ft

395 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.