Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest
Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve, Berrien County, MI
Point-to-point trail in Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve, Berrien County, MI. Paddling.
- Distance
- 83.3 mi (134 km)
- Est. Time
- 26 hr 50 min
- High point
- 587 ft (179 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Idlewood Beach 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Beach: Sunset Bluff Beach 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Beach: Spyglass Beach 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Beach: Macatawa Park Beach 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Beach: Ridgewood Beach 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Beach: Oval Beach 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Beach: Douglas Beach 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Beach: Oak Street Beach 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from start
- Beach: Dyckman Beach 28 mi (45 km) from start
- Beach: Woodman Beach 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from start
- Historic site: South Haven Lighthouse 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from start
- Beach: South Beach 29 mi (46.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Beach and natural area 32.3 mi (52 km) from start
- Beach: Lions Beach 53 mi (85.3 km) from start
- Beach: Weko Beach 65.1 mi (104.8 km) from start
- Beach: New Buffalo Public Beach 78.1 mi (125.7 km) from start
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Questions about Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest
How long is Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest is 83.3 mi (134 km) long. Most people take about 26 hr 50 min.
How hard is Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
Parking at the start, Free. 21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
Best for Paddling.
Where can you eat near Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Down the Hatch, 1.4 mi (2.2 km).
Is this a good week for Lake Michigan Water Trail Southwest?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Lower Loop (0.28 mile) Sanctuary Woods · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap