Connecting 100 Miles of Trails Across Berrien County.

The 100-Mile Goal

In collaboration with Berrien County, local municipalities, and other partners, we have set an ambitious goal: connecting 100 miles of continuous trails across Berrien County, Michigan.  

Currently, our trails are beautiful but fragmented. Our master plan bridges these gaps, linking the shores of Lake Michigan to the inland waterways, and connecting our towns to our rural landscapes.

Trails that Bring Us Together

Friends of Berrien County Trails is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating, supporting, and promoting a connected system of non-motorized trails throughout Berrien County and beyond. We work to link communities with pedestrian, bicycle, and waterway trails, encourage their use, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Founded on the vision of expanding trail access county-wide — evolving from our roots as Friends of Harbor Country Trails — we educate, advocate, and help advance trail projects that improve community health, safety, recreation, and economic vitality.

With a long-term plan to build an interconnected trail network, our work supports current paths and future opportunities that bring people closer to nature and each other.

Trail Expansions

Connecting communities, improving access, and shaping the future of Berrien County’s trail network.

Red Arrow Trail
The Red Arrow Trail will be a 17.5-mile trail connecting New Buffalo to Shoreham along the historic Red Arrow Highway route. It is part of the Lakeshore Route.

Red Arrow Trail

The Red Arrow Trail will be a 17.5-mile trail connecting New Buffalo to Shoreham along the historic Red Arrow Highway route. It is part of the Lakeshore Route.
Marquette Greenway
The Marquette Greenway will be a 60-mile multi-use trail along the southern Lake Michigan shoreline connecting New Buffalo to Calumet Park in South Chicago. Four miles of this trail will be in Berrien County.

Marquette Greenway

The Marquette Greenway will be a 60-mile multi-use trail along the southern Lake Michigan shoreline connecting New Buffalo to Calumet Park in South Chicago. Four miles of this trail will be in Berrien County.
Lakeshore Trail
In Berrien County, the Lakeshore Trail will ultimately be a 15-mile multi-use walking/biking path that will connect Shoreham to the trail systems in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor and up to the Berrien County Line. It is part of the Lakeshore Route.

Lakeshore Trail

In Berrien County, the Lakeshore Trail will ultimately be a 15-mile multi-use walking/biking path that will connect Shoreham to the trail systems in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor and up to the Berrien County Line. It is part of the Lakeshore Route.
McCoy Creek Trail
The McCoy Creek Trail will be a 7.5-mile trail through Buchanan’s historic downtown and will connect to Niles via the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail.

McCoy Creek Trail

The McCoy Creek Trail will be a 7.5-mile trail through Buchanan’s historic downtown and will connect to Niles via the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail.
Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail
The Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail will be a 29-mile multi-use trail following the St. Joseph River connecting Niles to Lake Michigan at Benton Harbor/St. Joseph. To the south, the trail connects to over 20 miles of trail to South Bend, Mishawaka and beyond.

Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail

The Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail will be a 29-mile multi-use trail following the St. Joseph River connecting Niles to Lake Michigan at Benton Harbor/St. Joseph. To the south, the trail connects to over 20 miles of trail to South Bend, Mishawaka and beyond.
Ox Creek Trail
The Ox Creek Trail will be a 3-mile multi use trail along Ox Creek connecting Benton Harbor’s downtown to Lake Michigan and to the retail area at the I-94/Pipestone Road interchange.

Ox Creek Trail

The Ox Creek Trail will be a 3-mile multi use trail along Ox Creek connecting Benton Harbor’s downtown to Lake Michigan and to the retail area at the I-94/Pipestone Road interchange.