This seems to be primarily a bike trail, but we enjoyed a nice walk here. The trail is flat and easy to walk on and a lovely spot to see some fall leaves without the crowds of other locations. There weren't any paper maps available, which, I suppose is fine because it's a straight path. There is a port a potty available but bring hand sanitizer as there's no hand wash station. I also don't recall seeing any available potable water, so bring your own!

Nice shaded, easy trail. Did you have to remove the covered bridge? If yes you did, could you have put up one that was a replica?

A scenic trail with a flat wide path with canopy of trees on either side, criss crossing the Black River in parts. Very comfortable for walking, running, and superb for cycling. The onset of fall colors makes it more beautiful. An easy trail with no noteworthy elevation. Some highway noise is there in parts, even as there are quiet, serene parts. A 4.5 mile round trip to 70th Street crossing on the trail and back.

This was a nice trail. You do have to walk about half a mile to get away from the highway and interstate. After that you're in a very nice natural setting.

My husband and I recently biked the Kal-Haven Trail. We had spectacular weather, clear skies, some fall color here and there and it was a fantastic experience (October 8th+). The Kal-Haven Trail was closed for a couple of years while they restored and re-surfaced so there weren’t many recent reviews so we didn’t really know what to expect. What we got was one of the best rides we’ve experienced and we’ve bike-toured from San Francisco to Los Angeles along highway 1 among other great locales. We started on the Kalamazoo end and kicked it off with a big meal at Latitude 42 Degrees Brewery which was close to the trailhead. For two peeps who are not currently conditioned for super long strenuous rides, the trail is a doable 33.5 miles each way. The surface was mostly packed flat dirt and crushed gravel. For sure, there were some slight inclines and thankfully we were with the wind on the way back. Definitely check wind speeds before your ride. We both have steel cyclocross bikes (Bianchi Volpe for me and a Surly Cross-check for him) and packed lightly since we weren’t camping. This made the ride comfortable and pretty easy. We had what we needed in panniers. Perfect for two nights in a motel in South Haven. Along the trail there were plenty of pit toilets, benches, picnic tables and all the little towns (few and far between) had little signs pointing to where you could go for cold drinks, sandwiches, etc. We loved stopping at some quiet picnic tables along the route. The most magical was in the middle of cornfields with two potted mint plants from which you could pick and add to your freshly drawn water from the pump. Nothing here but wind and us and our bikes. So nice. The trail was very sparsely populated on our westward journey which was a Wednesday with many more people on our return on a Friday - but still pretty sparse. I would imagine it’s much more populated on a weekend. Staying in town in South Haven would have been ideal, but even in the off-season it was pricey for our budget so we stayed at the Sun N Sand Resort which was an 8-10 minute ride to town. Doesn’t sound like much until you arrive close to dark and realize you can't ride to town first for provisions. We panicked a little, but the front desk had some cold alcoholic beverages we could buy and we were able to order a pizza from town delivered to our room. The shower was hot, the room was clean and bright, the beds comfortable and the grounds were lovely. We got a double room and were able to fit the two bikes inside, but could easily have used a cable lock to lock them to the railing outside the room without worrying about getting them stolen. A swing by the pond to watch the sunset and a walking path through the woods was really great. Riding to town was a cinch once we discovered the water route and it was fun to look at all the amazing lakefront summer homes along the way. Great big lunch at Clementines and the town was super sweet to walk around, I had a great ice cream at Kilwin’s and picked up a dark chocolate giant peanut butter cup for the ride back the next day. We also had a great visit at the Michigan Maritime Museum (totally worth the visit). From there we biked three minutes to the north beach and rode to the end of the pier. We picked up burritos and chips at Los Ranchos on our way back to the resort and heated them up later in the room (microwave and refrigerator!) for dinner. On the way out of town we stopped at Six Chicks Scratch Kitchen which had the one of the best breakfast I’ve ever had. I had the farmer’s hash and we split a cinnamon roll which was also fantastic. Service may be slow so keep that in mind if you need to get on the trail. I would highly, highly recommend this ride! Overall because we stopped a lot and just enjoyed the scenery it took us about five hours each way. I’m sure if you wanted to you could do it in 3-4 hours, but we were in it for the leisure and scenery. It was really wonderful to take it slow. BTW - if you’re looking for the covered bridge, sadly it was taken down.

Absolutely beautiful, this was the second time walking Kal-Haven trail with my cousin. The scenery was breathtaking.

A very nice wide gravel trail that you can take for as long as you like. It's scenic along the river. Likely great for biking. One disappointment is that the covered bridge was demolished in summer 2023. In It's place is a nice new steel bridge, but the charm is long gone.

A very interesting museum focused around steamship travel in the Great Lakes. The Lindy Lou was a very calming boat ride through the beautiful local area, not necessarily a guided tour, but the ship's captain was more than happy to answer all of my questions! A beautiful area! Would highly recommend!

This was certainly an unexpected highlight of our trip. We ended up spending so much time there that we skipped the bear ranch. Bring your swimsuit if weather permits as the also have a great beach front.

Very nice museum— their exhibit had a lot of cool things to see. We came in the spring so they weren’t offering boat rides but they do in the summer. Highly recommend. 😊

This was the best darn time with my 9 year old son! Captain Bob and crew made it so educational and realistic to the history. We learned a lot. My son became an apprentice crew hand and even got to steer the ship. I can't recommend this enough. Next time, I will get some motion sickness meds beforehand. Highy recommend!

Great exhibits and gift shop. Sad the water made it so we couldn't do the Lake trip. Took a river cruise. Relaxing, calm water, rain happened AFTER our trip (phew)!

We booked a 45 min ride on Merry Time. Captain Kirk was awesome. The museum was a nice bonus. Well worth it.

We took the sailing ship tour with our grandkids and had a wonderful trip, and the museum was very nice too

Beautiful little area off the lake with plenty of short hike trails leading to the beach. It was raining off and on during my visit but a beautiful view anyway! Definitely hope to go back and spend some more time hiking and hanging out on the beach. (There are some beautiful rocks for anyone who collects. The sand embeds some glass looking pieces that makes some of the sedimentary rocks looks metallic. Stunning what nature can do!) Only took a star off because it was hard to navigate and find the trail heads. Could use some more signs.

Beautiful beach along Lake Michigan with colorful rocks in the water and along the shoreline. Sandy beach with trees that provide shade in the morning/early afternoon. Great campground with 220 sites.

We always go for the beach. Easy parking, nice paved way to beach, not a hundred yards of sand to get to the water , bathrooms are clean, I would suggest water Shoes for people with sensitive feet first couple yards in water are a little rocky after that sandy in water. Nice park area for picnics

Great park for camping. Day use area nice. Lake is REALLY rocky, water shoes recommended. Can't go wrong with Lake Michigan beaches.

Great place to see the dunes and enjoy this side of Lake Michigan unless a storm rolls through and the rangers kick you off the beach 😂 I had tagged this photo at Warren Dunes but I think it was actually this State Park after looking over itineraries etc. Spent some time here during a storm and then headed over to South Haven. An excellent afternoon

It's beautiful here. And dogs are allowed on a certain part of the beach and the trails on a leash, which was great for us because we take our dog everywhere!

So many rocks!! I love this beach but you definitely need water shoes of some sort. The rocks are hard to walk on and hurt my feet. My family had no problem with walking into the water but I struggled... had to snag my son's crocs to walk into the water.

Beautiful beach in a beautiful town. Friday was my first time at the North Beach and me and my granddaughter had a wonderful time. The water was cool which is to be expected for Lake Michigan in May, but it felt pretty good after playing in the hot sun for awhile. The sand and water was clean and the light color sand is nice because it doesn't get too hot like others. The bathroom was clean. I didn't stay for a sunset but I know from staying at the south beach you can see a beautiful sunset from this beach. My granddaughter enjoyed playing on the playground. The concession stand sadly wasn't open yet so we didn't get to try that. Only thing missing was changing rooms.

North Beach in South Haven, MI is a beautiful, laid-back gem on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Known for its wide sandy beach, gentle waves, and easygoing vibe, it’s a favorite for families and locals alike. The beach offers great views of the historic South Haven Lighthouse and the nearby pier, especially at sunset when the sky lights up with vibrant colors. There’s a peaceful charm here — a little quieter than South Beach, but just as scenic and relaxing. Amenities like clean restrooms, food stands, and a boardwalk make it convenient, while the shallow water near shore makes it perfect for swimming and wading. Parking is close and accessible, and it’s a short walk to the sand. Whether you’re looking to swim, sunbathe, take a stroll, or just listen to the waves, North Beach delivers a classic Lake Michigan experience full of charm and serenity.

Had an absolute blast at north beach south haven yesterday, the sun was out, water was cool, and the sand was relaxing. Love this place

My two younger kids and my husband and I went last weekend- even though the water was unseasonably cold, we still got in the water and had a blast! We made sand castles, dug holes and tried to burry my son in the sand like u see on tv lol…. We played on the playground equipment, walked the Peir and finished our day/ evening off with a bite to eat and the delicious ice cream at the little stand that had been there since I was a child! Wonderful memories, and I had a blast making new memories!!!! Parking was a bit tricky because it is always so crowded- but after circling 2X we found a great space right at the sand/ beach! Parking was $10 for the day, I’m happy to pay $10 to have a great close space…. I really can not say anything bad about N Beach, S Haven ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

North beach is just an enthusiastic beach to spend time , see beautiful sunset and spend lovely moments with your beloved ones. 💛

A beautiful beach with lots of room. My wife and I visited this beach 3 days in a row!

Beautiful beach. Water too rough and red flags out advising not to swim.

Very cute tasting room and store out in the country surrounded by apple orchards. The dry ciders were delicious. Our server was a little less than smiley and happy to see us, but we had a good time anyway. Worth it for the ciders alone.

I stopped here because the winery is of the same name as me. Though I wasn't crazy about all their fruit wines, I enjoyed their ciders very much. It's not too far off the beaten path, so if you have time to kill it is an excellent pit stop.

Pleasant surprise! Cute winery with covered outdoor/indoor seating. Tasting of 5 ciders/wines for $6. Shop for little local candles, glasses, honey, cheese, etc while you wait on your flight. FYI they are open until 5pm, not 4pm as Google states.

Great place, tasted and bought some cider, also fantastic apple cider donughts!!

Cute place & nice scenery. There were 5 of us who did the wine tasting & out of the 25 tastings we had I think we only liked 2 total. Very disappointing. We brought some under 21, as they had been to wineries with us in the past & had juice; however, they did not have juice for those under 21. If you're looking for wine tasting, I would try a different winery

The ciders are really good, cold, and refreshing. The fruit wines are hit or miss with flavor and I was slightly disappointed with the iced cider. It's not as heavy as iced wine which is nice but I was hoping it would be as refreshing. Also, the pours were not the same for each tasting, which is $7 for 5 choices plus $1.75 for the iced cider. They also serve meats and cheeses and some panini's. I didn't try them but they sounded good. They have a really cute shop with the typical wine accessories and some great smelling soy candles which I did get.

This place was awesome! The staff was so friendly, great laid back atmosphere, and the wine was phenomenal. The fruit wines were so different than any other winery I have tried. You truly tasted the fruit flavor. I will absolutely be back, and with friends!