Really nice trails, very busy on a call weekend. Parking is extremely limited on site. Definitely will return

Long trails! Can bring a hammock. Has concrete and dirt paths. Great for walks, easy to get lost so be careful. Dog friendly! I see a lot of ppl come dressed up with photo gear and doing random photo shoots too.

A gorgeous place to go and enjoy nature! The trails seem to go on forever!

The park is beautiful but the trails are poorly marked. If they were better marked it would be a very nice place to bike and hike.

Great walk make sure you take the trail tonthe right (crushed gravel path) it leads to a long fkoating bridge that is really fun.

Cool and unique. Theirs a very fun dirt path for biking or just walking around. Additionaly theirs a paved path for other vehicles like skateboards. I would over all I give them a thumbs up.

Would be nicer if litter bugs didnt trash places !!!

The trails are beautiful and it’s a great place to hammock and relax. The lake is beautiful and there are lots of friendly people with dogs. The bike trails are super cool but can be hard to follow. Great place for formal photos when the weather is nice. The only downsides are it tends to smell like weed in certain areas, and the parking lot is really small so when it’s busy you have to park on the side of the road, and the trails are poorly marked.

Been hiking here for over a decade. Love it. Recently brought my daughter and now she loves it. Passing the torch.

This place isnt what it used to be... It is still a beautiful spot but its become too accessible. You used to be able to walk for a long time without seeing other people (my personal prerequisite for enjoying nature). Now there are paved trails and parking lots, kids screaming, bikes passing every few minutes. Avoid this place on the weekends for sure! It is sad, but they are turning it into the portage trails.

Beautiful all year round, especially as all the ice melts and the sun finally shines after this dreary and cold winter. All levels of hiking ability, a great look out, and enough trails to be here all day long. Its perfect.

Beautiful preserve. I will absolutely come again. There are more trails than are posted on the map, so it’s easy to lose your way if you’re not paying attention. The parking lot is also rather small for how many people come to visit when the weather is nice. A lot of cars had to park on the road.

Weve loved this trail since we moved here 13 years ago

Great challenging beginner XC biking trails lots of fun and great scenery.

Beautiful and could keep you busy for hours

Lady with expresly Nice favorite and she served me outside the drive-through window

Al Sabo is beautiful and has a ton of trails for both walking and mountain biking. You can easily spend several hours exploring.

Best hiking around kalamazoo michigan. Beautiful scenery.

Great trails, kept very clean, one of the best parks in the area.

Awesome hike. Super easy to get lost though. Print out a map. Google maps does not work well in this area.

Beautiful space perfect for photographers looking to get some nature shots.

Absolutely gorgeous walking and biking trails! You could spend hours here just looking at the incredible landscape!

Great place with beautiful trails but they really need to mark trails better and put map boards out. Ran into several people who were lost...

Pretty but bring a map. There are no trail markers and getting turned around can be easy.

Al Sabo is a semi natural oasis only minutes away from Kalamazoo that allows one to experience a wide variety of flora and fauna. Planted coniferous and natural deciduous forested areas provide a shady canopy and the mixture of open flat land, rolling hills, and marshy areas offer the opportunity for a pleasant hike. Trail signage can be a little vague or absent altogether, but the preserve is not so big that getting turned around is a big deal. Watch out for dog poop, particularly on the trails near the parking area, and also for the occasional territorial mountain biker that acts as if the trail is their own.However, most of the bikers Ive encountered are polite and accommodating and will give audible notice to allow hikers ample time to step off trail. I recommend printing off the trail map and bringing a compass on your first few visits to the preserve.

Great variety. Lots of shade on a hot day.

Took my mountain bike here for the first time and was impressed. The trails are marked decently well, its still easy to get lost but theres a road nearby. This is a good trail for beginners with like 2 technical sections. Nothing too rough, and there is some narrow pathways. Ill definitely be coming back to improve my skills and hopefully get faster each time. I do recommend doing this trail a few hours after it rains because there is a lot of loose sand.Along with that, theres a paved trail as well as plenty of hiking trails. Theres something at this park for everyone!

Beautiful trails. Wish they had more parking as its always packed.

It was a nice hike until we needed to find our way back. Nothing is marked very well. There’s nothing telling you the way out.

Amazing trail system! I will be back! Gorgeous and quiet!

Nice, well maintained trails making for an easy yet refreshing hike.

Absolutley beautiful! Just a short drive from Portage and Kalamazoo but it feels like youre in the middle of nowhere! This is one of the happiest places around!

Very nice place with a good variety of trails and sights. They have a paced trail, as well as a lot of drit trails that go into the forest. There tends to be a lot of smokers on the trail, however, which can definitely ruin the experience. Parking can also be an issue, since there isnt a lot.

Beautiful place to experience nature.

This is my favorite land preserve around Southwest Michigan. From the board walks to the easy trails, you can walk for hours on scenic pine tree trails

Al Sabo trail is one of the best places in Kalamazoo for biking, running as well as cat walking

Great hiking trails. Very easy to walk as the elevation does not change. There is a paved bike trail that runs through the nature preserve. Make sure to wear bug spray of you do hike or bike the trails.

Its a great place to go escape its got tons of land and water to see and not be not so close to any people surrounding walking around.

Hiking and biking trails both paved and less improved.

Great resource for the community. Rustic trails, quiet solitude. Forest bathing.

Its a really quiet place with amazing paths. The paths arent always marked but youre never too far from a road to find out where you are if you get lost. Check it out, youll love it!

Went hire to hike a it and the maps they have for navigation are not very helpful. They show exactly what is necessary but dont really make it easy to tell where you are quickly.

Gorgeous area with ample biking and walking paths. Good for cross country skiing and biking. Dog friendly! Good amount of parking. Cute little lookout area off one of the paths. Large open field off another. Really not very busy at all.

What a fabulous place to go for a walk, ride bikes or run. There are so many different paths that you always feel as if you are in a different park every single time. Today I found a bag on my path so I picked it up and decided to pick up any garbage I found. I found 2 big McDonalds cups, a plastic container of fruits (empty) 4 bottles of water one was still full, a sock, and a cigarette pack (box) whatever its called, candy wrapper, and even a poop bag with the poop in it. You dog lovers are disgusting; many of them dont even pick up their poop. Today I also encountered a man with 2 large dogs not on a leash. I am allergic to dog dandruff and dont like big dogs as I was bitten once; besides, you must leash your dogs people follow the rules.

Great place to get lost.

A great place for a walk, a run, or just a place to hangout with your friends and take edgy photos.

Totally love these trails

Great for a basic hike, dog walk, trail run, easy mountain bike, or just enjoying a little nature. Trails are well marked so you know if you’re on a bike route or on one of the many trails where bikes are not allowed. The north side (across the land bridge) of the preserve is one of the better spots to explore as it’s much less traveled, and no mountain bikes allowed. The parking lot is often at capacity from spring through fall during peak hours, so you may have to park on the road or about 1/4 mile down at Texas Dr. park.

Beautiful snowy trails. Great for winter runs, snowshoeing, or xc skiing.

Amazing trails. Long and great place for dog walking

In my opinion Al Sabo is the best hiking in thw Kalamazoo area. Many terrain types like swamps, forests, hills, and fields. There is also a great lookout area. I recommend this for any hiker from novice to well travelled.

Take a nice hike. This place is perfect.

I like this place. Nice and quiet.

The parking lot was full and people were parked on the street. We were about to do the same when we noticed the other cars parked on the street had gotten tickets. In the full parking lot were people with unleashed dogs running amok. Might be a nice place to go but not this time of year- (June 2) waaay too busy. Seemed more like a people walk than a nature walk.

Wonderful trails. They can get a bit confusing at times, but there is plenty to venture here.

Nice park for montain biking and trekking west of Portage.

Full of nature and wildlife. If you want to get away from the busy world, this would be a must-go-to place. The walking trails are nice, and this land reserve also allows mountain biking. As a matter of fact, I biked part of the Mohab Trail and part of the Lookout Trail a little bit ago, and the trails were wide enough to easily fit a two bikers side by side. Also, this reserve is a good spot to take your dogs. If you have the time, I would highly recommend visiting Al Sabo.

Beautiful trails, lots of terrain.

I like grass

Lots of trails and good for a family outing

Great trails for walking and biking

Many paths that expand throughout the land preserve. Excellent for professional photography. I shot a wedding here last summer. Its always clean, but keep aware: it can be easy to get lost. Look over the routes at the beginning of the trail.

Large nature preserve established by the City of Kalamazoo. Trails south of the land bridge mostly allow mountain bikes, while hiking is allowed throughout. Trails are numerous and poorly marked, so maps are helpful. Atwater trail in particular is long and gorgeous.

Love this but always check for ticks.

Great place for walkers, hikers and dog walkers. There are so many trails in this preserve. Quiet beautiful scenic spots! Place was kept clean ! Parking lot needs to be developed further. There are quiet few spots for picknicking and for kids to play, climb ! There’s a small cute pond but isn’t good for swimming. Great for summers and would definitely rock in fall. Would definitely recommend to the nature lovers who are into hiking and nature! Not great for picnicking as this preserve isn’t open for any such. Please use bug sprays before visiting as there are quiet dirty water areas where there are lots of mosquitoes and bugs .

Beautiful nature trails! I will definitely be coming back!

A really beautiful place to take a walk, go running, or biking. It has a lot of acreage, though, and it is easy to get lost. There are certain places that dont get cell signals, so you wont be able to use your phone for directions. Be mindful of where you have been, and what direction you are going.

Chill af. Might have a hard time parking at busy times of the day when its really nice out.

Soooooooooo much fun! Very beautiful!

Nice area to go for a walk with a friend

Took my afternoon nap here. Very peaceful

Parking lot is pretty much the reason I no longer go here. Maybe some Scouts could fill the craters with popcorn? I dont know why that seems like a good idea

Hey pretty. Got lost on trails. Would go again.

Great place for some entry-level biking. Roots can be bad after rain, so be prepared for that.

Seems nice and quiet. Well established trails.

Great space but not sure about the bike path cutting through one of the last open prairie spaces. Pretty well marked, needs updating to make it simpler to stay in Alsabo and not wander into the boy scouts.

This is single track mountain bike trail in Kalamazoo. It is about 4 miles long. It is nice trail to bike or hike. The area is surrounded by 700 acres of wilderness and marches. It is easily accessible from I-94. It is good trail for mountain bikers.

Wonderful place to make a walk.

Just beautifulLove the feel and sounds of Earth around me.

Beautiful natural area. Saw deer squirrels and other wildlife. The trails are quite hard to place yourself on the provided maps (agreeing with past reviewers), but the single track is easy to just follow signs. Youll eventually wind up back in the right area again.

Expansive and diverse trail network through pines, flowers, marsh and deciduous forest. Be aware of mountain bikes zipping around some corners and the fact that it is easy to get lost back there, if youre new! Great place to explore, run, walk, bike - in every season

A great place to learn mountain biking. The trail markers can be hard to read so take your time your first time. If youre a local pro lend a hand to those looking lost!

Seems like not enough people know about the overflow parking across the street at Texas drive park. Signage would help. Theres a few hundred spots for overflow, yet last time I was at Al Sabo the parking was full and there were actually 50 cars lining the street while 100 feet away across the street is an empty parking lot.Dogs should be leashed here.Im very thankful for the use of this preserve. But I think theyve overgrown their usage plan and it would be nice to see them develop the incredible potential here.

Fantastic land preserve. Many beautiful sights and varied terrain. A goto spot for short short walks and/or long hikes. Also has trails for mountain biking as well.

Some very nice trails, nice pines, a little elevation. Pretty place to hike. Unfortunately, trails are very poorly marked. Occasional maps show trails with numbered intersections. Sadly, theres not a number or a you are here to be found at the intersections. It doesnt help that the Lookout trail seems to be everywhere. Your best bet is go often enough that youll figure it out and thus become one of the helpful people who tried to explain the trails to first-timers.

Sabo its just a little nature preserve that can make you forget you are living in a big(ish) town. The fellow visiting people are always friendly and say hello as you pass by. A great place a hike, or mountain bike.

Beautiful Trails - very fortunate to have a resource like this so close to our city. There are miles of trails - be sure to study the map at the entrance before heading in. If you stay on the main, marked trails youre good but be sure that you are comfortable where you are if heading off on one of the many side trails. The good news is that you cant get lost for long, and there are plenty of friendly people to help you out if you do. Enjoy!

Great local land preserve to fulfill your nature needs. Tons of established trails, boardwalks through the marsh area, and a couple overlooks. Hopefully they will not add anymore paved trails through the area as it detracts from the whole philosophy behind preservation of a natural space. This area always has been extremely accessible to most people. I am glad that more people are using the area versus ten years ago, and the area with the trail is small and doesnt effect most of the area available.

Easy access from highway

Great place to walk or ride, very clean.

Beautiful hiking spot. Tons of different trails throughout the property. Can easily do a couple miles here.

I love hiking around out here.

I love the various trails and terrain. Recently there seems to be more people not cleaning up after their dog and thats a shame. Otherwise a great area to walk or bike!

Beautiful location. Great trails.

Beautiful trails

Great Mt. Bike trail

Beautiful preserve. Used by walkers, dog walkers, bicyclers, birders. There is a small parking lot. Diverse habitats from marshes to woodlands and ponds. Nicely maintained trails.

Good for Hiking, Biking and Running but not much else. Most of the trails are winding thru the forest and have little to no water or good views. Trails are really poorly marked and many intersections have just an arrow with no trail ID. Easy to get on the wrong trail.

Beautiful. Peaceful. Multi use. Wish we hiked here more.

Great place for a casual date. Loved how well maintained the many twisting paths were