Dowagiac Woods
Dowagiac Woods offers a serene and well-maintained natural trail experience with a deep woodsy atmosphere. The park features a 1.5 mile main loop trail and a river trail extension, with footpaths, boardwalks, and foot bridges providing easy navigation. It is wheelchair accessible with parking available and is good for kids. The park is focused on nature walks without dog amenities or playground facilities.
Reviews
Decent place to walk and listen to nature
No playground,no restrooms,no dogs, no picnic area,plenty of poison plants and berries, I am happy
By far this is the best trail we have been to in Southwest Michigan! So much beauty and serenity can be found here. The main trail is a 1.5 mile loop. About 3/4 into the main trail it splits off onto a second trail – the river trail. The only drawback I found was near the end (or beginning – depending on which way you take) the trail comes out onto Frost Street for a couple of feet before returning to the woods near the parking lot. The trail is also easily marked with footpaths, boardwalks, and foot bridges. I love this trail and plan on returning soon!
I haven’t been here in 28 years last time was to do the boardwalks for my eagle scout project and it just so happened the day I showed up there was a young gentleman who was replacing the timbers and raising the boardwalks to maintain them it was absolutely wonderful to see. The work he’s doing is fantastic,The trail is just like I remember it’s a wonderful dark,deep woodsy trail with a little bit of mud, Glad to see it’s being maintained