1. Starting at 119 N. Washington Square, take Washington south (a right if you are at the Downtown
YMCA Wellness Center) to Kalamazoo St.
2. Turn left onto Kalamazoo, take east to the intersection of Chestnut, Red Cedar, and Kalamazoo,
on campus. Stay on Kalamazoo, heading north (do not turn right onto Red Cedar or Chestnut).
Click here for a close up map for the Abbott - Kalamazoo transfer.
3. Take Kalamazoo up to Circle Drive East (you'll cross the Red Cedar River), turn left on Circle
Drive East, then turn right onto Circle Drive West. Take Circle Drive West to Abbott.
4. Turn left onto Abbott.
5. Take Abbott north to Burcham.
6. Turn right onto Burcham, take east to Park Lake Road.
7. Turn left on Park Lake, take north to EITHER Raby Road or Haslett Road (see below).
- 6.a. Turn right onto Raby Road. (Raby Road is more scenic, with more trees, and less traffic.
It is also unpaved from Okemos Road to Park Lake, which could be difficult for a bicycle with
narrow tires, or if it is muddy out. Also, to get from Raby Road to Marsh Road, you will need
to go behind the Village Square shopping center on the corner of Raby and Marsh. Behind
the shopping center you'll find a connection back over to Marsh Road, which can be difficult
to maneuver unless you have a mountain-type bicycle with wider tires. Finally, the crossing
from Raby Road onto Park Lake Road does not have a light, and it is a busy intersection. We
are only recommending you take the Raby Road route if you have a mountain bike, can
maneuver the connection from the shopping center onto Raby Road, and are comfortable
crossing at a busy intersection.)
6. b. Turn right onto Haslett Road. Haslett Road is a somewhat busier road, and not as
scenic as Raby. The benefits are that you can turn directly from Marsh Road onto Haslett
Road, (with no extra maneuvers), and it is paved all the way to Park Lake, with a widened
sidewalk that you can ride on. Finally, turning onto Park Lake Road from Haslett Road will be
easier because it is a less busy intersection. This route is recommended for beginners or
anyone who is less interested in a mountain-bike-adventure-type commute.