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Van Buren Trails
Hartford Trail head
The Van Buren Trail has a 14-mile unimproved surface
that runs from the City of Hartford to the City of South Haven.
It all starts here in Hartford . . . walking, bird
watching, scenic rural photography, horseback riding, snowmobiling, etc. in a
beautiful
country setting. Not ideally structured for bicyclist.
Equestrians, Snowmobilers are welcome
Effective December 1, 2010 the Department of Natural Resources and
Environment will partially fund the Van Buren and Kal-Haven Trails.
Van Buren County no longer requires users to pay a fee
to access
the Van Buren and Kal-Haven Trails.
Click
here for more photos from the Hartford Trail Head
over the Paw Paw River area.
MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE
REGULATIONS
Van Buren and Kal-Haven Trails permits are NOT required, however, Snowmobile
Trail Permits are required in Michigan.
Snowmobile Trail Permit: In addition to registration of a snowmobile in Michigan, or from another state or province, a person who desires to operate a snowmobile in this state needs to purchase a snowmobile trail permit sticker. The snowmobile trail permit sticker is valid for 1 year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year.
Snowmobile trail permits are available at the following:
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Online at the DNRE E-License Web site-Your sticker will be mailed to you within 7-10 days. OR
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Through the Michigan Snowmobile Association. OR
Click here
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_14824-32299--,00.html for
State of Michigan website with more Snowmobile information.
Trail Head Directions in Hartford MI
The Van Buren Trail Head in the City of Hartford, is located on Prospect Street.
► Take N. Center Street from the light at West Main Street.
► Go north about 0.3 of a mile to Prospect Street (across from the High School)
► Go west on Prospect about 0.2 miles (just over the railroad tracks) on the south side of the street.
There is parking at the Hartford trailhead but not in South Haven. In South Haven, it is suggested that you park at the Kal-Haven Trail Head and bike to the Van Buren Trail which is 2.3 miles to the south.
Trail Head
Directions in South Haven MI
The Van Buren Trail South Haven Trailhead is located on Lovejoy
Street next to the water tower.
► Lagrange Street to Aylworth Ave (next to South Haven High School across from McDonalds)
► Go west on Aylworth Ave to Kalamazoo Street
► South on Kalamazoo Street to Lovejoy Ave
► The trail is a 0.1 miles to the west on Lovejoy Ave on the south side of the street.
Trail Head Map from Hartford to South Haven MI.
For more Van Buren Trails
information, please check the Van Buren County website at
www.vbco.org.
