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Fort Custer Recreation Area

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Single Track 70%
Dual Track 20%
Distance: 18.40 miles (29.61 KM)
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Rolling Terrain
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.

Ride Summary:
The Fort Custer Recreation area has 3 loops with varying degrees of difficulty on mostly singletrack.

Trail Description:
There are three loops to choose from. They include the Red 7.2 miles, Green 5.6 miles, and Yellow 5.6 miles. These trails are easily marked and obvious to follow. Each trail offers something a little different. For the best experience do them all! Together they make up an 18.4 mile ride on singletrack that isn't real technical but can be very fast!

How to get there:
The Fort Custer Recreation Area is located between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Take I-94 and at exit 85 ( 35th Street ), get off and head North. Take M-96 through Augusta and you'll see the park entrance is just past the Kalamazoo River.