The Blue Star Trail
Walk. Run. Bike. Connect.
A Trail for all seasons and all reasons
One afternoon is all it takes to see the possibilities. Once you first experience the Blue Star Trail, you’ll understand why so many people love and support this little stretch of Southwest Michigan. Whether walking, running, biking, or simply breathing it in, the Trail is becoming a place for all seasons and all reasons.
About the Blue Star Trail
The Blue Star Trail will be a 20-mile paved, non-motorized, shared use recreational trail that connects people and communities from Saugatuck to South Haven, Michigan. The Trail will improve safety, wellness, economic health, and our environment. To learn more about the Trail’s progress find out what’s new here.
About Friends
Friends of the Blue Star Trail is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promote and fund construction of the Trail, in partnership with our local communities. Friends raises money for engineering, local match funding required for state/federal matching construction grants, and ongoing maintenance. The municipalities along the route apply for state/federal matching grants and will own the sections of the Trail within their borders.
Why it’s important
Safety
Separate pedestrians, runners, bikers, and skiers from roadways.
Wellness
Encourage physical outdoor activity and recreation.
Economic Health
Increase visitor and resident traffic to area businesses and attractions.
Connectivity
Connect people and communities from Saugatuck to South Haven and beyond.
Environment
Improved air quality due to zero emission transportation and recreation.
Transportation
Supports a functional, cost-effective, alternative, safe way to travel.
Support the Blue Star Trail
Save the Date:
TOAST 2026, Monday August 10, 6-9 pm
Friends of the Blue Star Trail’s annual benefit and largest fundraiser of the year, TOAST 2026, is sure to be another fun and exciting event. Mark your calendars now so not to miss the event of the summer!
SAVE THE DATE: TOAST 2026 - Monday, August 9, 2026
Lakeshore Harvest Ride
Save the Date:
Lakeshore Harvest Ride 2026, Saturday September 19
The Lakeshore Harvest Ride is a scenic Southwest Michigan bike tour benefiting Friends of the Blue Star Trail. Enjoy routes from 15–63 miles as you visit local wineries, farms, orchards, and art studios—all to support the 20-mile Blue Star Trail connecting Saugatuck and South Haven.
Join Us
Join us in supporting the Blue Star Trail
Donate to help Friends of the Blue Star Trail enhance the Trail Michigan loves. Volunteer your time and talent to help make the Trail of tomorrow a reality. Advocate to your local government representatives and express your support.
To volunteer contact: info@fotbst.org