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NOTICE:
In accordance with Gov.Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-21, and direction from Parks and Recreation Division:
All vault toilets in the park have been closed until April 14th, at least. Porta-Johns have been placed near the locations of the vault toilets. The unit at the Equestrian trailhead is an ADA accessible model; it can be used by anyone but please give first consideration to any user that may have a mobility challenge. These temporary restrooms will be serviced by the vendor three times weekly. All park visitors are encouraged to bring their own sanitizer and disinfecting wipes for personal protection. All trash cans have also been removed. We are urging park visitors to "carry-in", "carry-out". Bring some type of bags with you to put your used wipes and other refuse in to take back home.
ALL STATE PARK CAMPGROUNDS HAVE BEEN CLOSED until at least April 13th.
Equestrian campground sites have been taped off and the general campground has been barricaded. Current campers were sent home and refunds issued.
FCHFA Spring Campout is CANCELLED. Riders are encouraged to continue using the trails for rides and request a campsite from Ft. Custer for multiple day rides, if desired. Getting outside in nature is good for the body and mind. What better way than on the back of a horse!
Remember -
"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."- Sir Winston Churchill -
Calendar
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Wednesday, April 15, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PMPotluck at noon. Ride before or after.Read More
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Saturday, April 18, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMFCHFA ride and potluck at noon. Meet at Equestrian trailhead. Ride before or afterRead More
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Sunday, April 26, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMFCHFA Ride and Potluck - meet at trailhead - ride before or after...Read More
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Sunday, May 3, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PMS.W.M.M.B.A. Bike Stampede at Fort Custer - Avoid riding in Fort Custer Recreation Area (especially Historic Trail and blue multi-use trail)Read More
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Wednesday, May 13, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PMFCHFA Board meeting and camp setup workday. Meet at Special Events Area Whitford Lake (no potluck)Read More
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WELCOME!
Fort Custer Recreation Area is located in Southwest Michigan near the small town of Augusta between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. While there are many opportunities for outdoor activities (Ft Custer Rec Area website), our group's focus is the equestrian trail system.
There are almost 20 miles of wooded, marked trails for equestrian use within the park, some with water crossings. Our "Maps" section has more info. A new equestrian trailhead allows easy parking, even for big rigs.
Check out the great pictures taken by Judy Johnson, one of our Board members, that show the trails, the wild flowers, and the fun that we have at the potluck rides!
The "About Us" page shows how dedicated volunteers keep these trails some of the best in Michigan!
Here's some pictures from the latest trail work done by our FCHFA volunteers.
Please check out the new December 2019 - February 2020 Newsletter!Permanent campsites were approved in 2019 and the poles have been set around the Equestrian Trailhead. More info here...
NOTICE: When parking at the trailhead, please clean up all manure around your trailer and put it in the manure pit at the edge of the parking area. Also, anyone who would like the compost is welcome to take it.
You need not be member of our group to ride at the park.
But we would sure love to have you join!
Hope to see you on the trails!!!
We've added a page of horse quotes and inspirational quotes to remind us how grateful we are to be able to be with a horse and to inspire us in these trying times. Check it out.