The Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail connects the towns of Niles, MI and Mishawaka, IN via. 17 miles of paved multi-use trails, some of which have their own unique identity. The trail also passes different sites like Notre Dame University as well as more than 15 parks and the four downtown areas of Niles and Roseland, MI and South Bend and Mishawaka, IN.
Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail (Michigan Section) | 5.3 miles:
Riverside Trail (IN) | 3.4 miles:
East Bank Trail (IN) | 1.7 miles:
West Bank Walkway | 0.6 miles:
Although less than 1 mile long, the West Bank Walkway offers lovely views of the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend. Midway, a converted railroad trestle over the waterway connects trail-goers to Howard Park, which offers restrooms, picnic areas, a recreation center and connections to both the Northside Trail and East Bank Trail. The West Bank Walkway ends in the small, but scenic Plaza Park, which contains a pavilion, playground and fishing spots.
Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail (Michigan Section):
West Bank Walkway: There is no designated parking along this section of the trail.
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