The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce and the City of Dowagiac have partnered to create the second Dowagiac Walking Challenge. The free 2025 challenge consists of completing seven designated walks in and around Dowagiac between May 26 and December 1, 2025.
Registered participants who complete all seven walks will receive a 2025 Dowagiac Walking Challenge Patch.
Registration is free and can be done by clicking the registration link below, Detailed information on the designated walks and information on how to receive your free patch upon completion will be shared once registered.
2025 Designated walks:
Elks Trail - 1 mile out and back .5 miles each way
Laylin Park to Rotary Park - 2.4 mile out and back 1.2 miles each way
Huston Park to James E. Burke Park - 2.4 mile out and back 1.2 miles each way
James E. Heddon Park to Farr Park - 2.4 mile out and back 1.2 miles each way
T.K. Lawless Park - Trail 5 Loop 2.6 miles
Fred Russ State Forest - 3 mile loop
Love Creek Nature Center - 4.5 mile loop
