Bangor/South Haven Heritage Water Trail

Bangor/South Haven Heritage Water Trail The Bangor / South Haven Heritage Water Trail is a 21 mile canoe/kayak trail on the Black River in so The water trail is still being developed.

Please note: Portions of the trail have NOT been developed, Expect many obstructions and portages. County Road 687 downstream to CR 380 is currently very challenging with no way to exit the river until CR 380. This section would not be advised for family paddling. When completed, signs along the route will educate and inform trail users about local history and the environment. The trail will provi

de creative ways for people to enjoy nature and history while promoting environmental awareness, local tourism, and economic development.

07/23/2025

Pathway maintenance was completed from the Basic Family Access to the Black River Park Marina.

08/29/2024

At the end of July, pathway maintenance was completed from the Basic Family Access to the Black River Park Marina.

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07/07/2023
07/06/2023

Pathway Maintenance 2023 Update: Our tree crew reports that they have opened sections from the Basic Family Landing (CR 384) downstream to the Black River Park in South Haven and from Lion's Park in Bangor to County Road 687 (Robert & Marion Horton Memorial Access Site).
That leaves the middle section, from CR 687 downstream to CR 384 that is the section we affectionately call the "wilderness" because it is full of snags and obstacles and has defied our efforts to keep it clear. Safe paddling!

06/21/2023

Update on pathway clearing... the contractor has completed from the Basic Family Access to Black River Park.
Happy paddling!

06/09/2023

We have some good news to share. The contractors have cleared from Phoenix Road downstream to South Haven. Happy paddling!

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546 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI
49090

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Please visit our website at: http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/trail.asp?ait=cv&cid=106 Who We Are: The Bangor/South Haven Heritage Water Trail Association is a volunteer group working to maintain a canoe and kayak trail encompassing 21 miles of the South Branch of the Black River between the cities of Bangor and South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan. Mission: To protect and present the scenic beauty and the heritage along the Black River between Bangor and South Haven. The water trail is still being developed. Click below to read a trail description. Numerous workdays have taken place to create a pathway through the various obstructions. There are pathway trimming days for which you can volunteer. We also host paddle events as well. We welcome all to join us in learning to be stewards of the Black River Water Trail. Please note: Portions of the trail have NOT been developed, Expect many obstructions and portages. County Road 687 downstream to CR 380 is currently very challenging with no way to exit the river until CR 380. This section would not be advised for family paddling. When completed, signs along the route will educate and inform trail users about local history and the environment. The trail will provide creative ways for people to enjoy nature and history while promoting environmental awareness, local tourism, and economic development. B/SH HWTA is not a rental or outfitting business, we do not have canoes or kayaks for rent. Please contact the South Haven Chamber of Commerce or the South Haven Visitors Bureau for those services. - See more at: http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/trail.asp?ait=cv&cid=106