Best Cross Country Skiing
AL SABO
The Al Sabo Land preserve contains a mix of woods, wetlands and open meadows spanning over 740 acres.
Popular among cross-country ski enthusiasts, the preserve contains 25 miles of trails and there is no fee for admission or parking.
The entrance to the preserve is located on Texas Dr. between 10th St. and 12th St. in Texas Township.
Parking is available near the entrance to Camp Rota-Kiwan on Texas Dr.
To view a map of the preserve, visit
ASYLUM LAKE PRESERVE
Owned by Western Michigan University, the Asylum Lake Preserve consists 274-acres of lake, forest and prairie.
The preserve is located in the southwest corner of the City of Kalamazoo, with boundaries along Stadium Dr., Drake Rd. and Parkview Ave.
Asylum Lake parking is available on the west side of the preserve along Drake Rd.
MILHAM GOLF COURSE
The Milham Golf Course, located on Kalamazoo's east side, is another attraction for local cross-country skiers.
The smoothly groomed, gently rolling trail runs along the perimeter of the course and measures approximately 2 miles.
Parking for skiers is available at Milham Golf Course's lower lot on Lovers Lane, north of Kilgore Rd.
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Arcadia property at WMU.
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