FAQ Group South Haven Heritage Water Trail

B/SH HWTA is not a rental group. The best option would be to contact Outpost Sports in South Haven 269-637-5555 or Running Rivers Kayak Rentals in Douglas 269-673-3698.

B/SH HWTA does not ’clear’ the river from bank to bank. A pathway is ’cut and trimmed’ along the route. B/SH HWTA leaders were trained by MDNR persons to cut a 3- to 4-foot pathway wide enough for a canoe…

We’re always looking for volunteers to help with a variety of projects. We host regular workdays to help keep the river open to paddlers. If you’d like to be added to the workday mailing list, please contact John Mitchell by…

B/SH HWTA’s material will specify "No Camping and No Campfires" along the river. It will also be stated that no state or national forest land adjoins the river.

Lack of open water and the risk of damage due to submerged logs should limit use of motorized craft. With the wide-open lake in close proximity and the limited width of the pathway should naturally discourage use of these types…

Paddlers in general are an environmentally friendly group of people. The Black River is a slow, shallow river so users looking for a "rush" will have to try another river. Groups of people usually influence the behavior of all in…

Some of the access points will be equipped with toilet facilities and picnic areas.

Lions Park in Bangor will be a trailhead along with the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven. Various bridge crossings and possibly some privately owned land will be developed as access points.

No portages are planned as part of the development. Following a storm, extensive new obstructions of wind-fallen trees may present the need, temporarily, for portages. Paddlers will be advised to stay as close to the water’s edge as possible until…

Preservation of fish habitat is inherent to our Mission and Purpose. A natural B/SH HWTA extension to that is to respect the use of the river by hunters during designated seasons. B/SH HWTA materials will advise paddlers to respect others…