1) Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings
Snowshoeing at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
Center is open 9 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday
Southside of the building is open after-hours for trail maps and restrooms.
Rentals available when there's at least six inches of snow in the Center office.
Rentals are free for members. Non member pricing is $5 for snowshoes.
Membership is $40 for the whole family.
Snowshoeing is available for the 2025 season once there is enough snow through March.
Center is open 9 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday
Southside of the building is open after-hours for trail maps and restrooms.
Rentals available when there's at least six inches of snow in the Center office.
Rentals are free for members. Non member pricing is $5 for snowshoes.
Membership is $40 for the whole family.
Snowshoeing is available for the 2025 season once there is enough snow through March.
More About Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
Set on 829 acres in Southwest Michigan, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute provides visitors with a unique exposure to a rare blend of diverse habitats including wetlands, forests, marshes, streams, lakes, and prairies
Set on 829 acres in Southwest Michigan, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute provides visitors with a unique exposure to a rare blend of diverse habitats including wetlands, forests, marshes, streams, lakes, and prairies
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
2) Wahlfield Park in Alpine Township
Snowshoeing at Wahlfield Park
Various loops are possible from the parking lot ranging from ½ mile to 4.3 miles.
The trails are not groomed and may also be used for fat tire biking.
Parking area is generally plowed on weekdays.
No restrooms available Nov - April.
Various loops are possible from the parking lot ranging from ½ mile to 4.3 miles.
The trails are not groomed and may also be used for fat tire biking.
Parking area is generally plowed on weekdays.
No restrooms available Nov - April.
More About Wahlfield Park
Wahlfield Park features a main recreational area that also serves as a trailhead for its extensive network of trails that explore a hilly mix of woods, creek valley and open fields.
Most of the natural-surfaced trails are open to mountain bike use.
Wahlfield Park features a main recreational area that also serves as a trailhead for its extensive network of trails that explore a hilly mix of woods, creek valley and open fields.
Most of the natural-surfaced trails are open to mountain bike use.
At This Destination: Fat Tire Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
3) Wittenbach Wege Center in Lowell
Snowshoeing at Wittenbach Wege Center
Wittenbach/Wege Center in Lowell has snowshoes available for $5 per pair, in sizes from preschool through adult.
Snowshoes can be rented during normal business hours of Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM and Sundays from 1 PM - 4 PM. Overnight rentals are $10. Rentals available with a minimum of 4 inches of snow.
Trails are open 365 days a year, dawn till dusk for hiking for snowshoeing, depending on conditions.
Wittenbach/Wege Center in Lowell has snowshoes available for $5 per pair, in sizes from preschool through adult.
Snowshoes can be rented during normal business hours of Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM and Sundays from 1 PM - 4 PM. Overnight rentals are $10. Rentals available with a minimum of 4 inches of snow.
Trails are open 365 days a year, dawn till dusk for hiking for snowshoeing, depending on conditions.
More About Wittenbach Wege Center
The Wittenbach Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center is an outdoor learning center nestled amongst 140 acres of lush forests, rolling prairies, abundant wetlands and open fields all waiting to be explored!
Our trails are open 365 days a year, dawn till dusk, for your hiking enjoyment.
The Wittenbach Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center is an outdoor learning center nestled amongst 140 acres of lush forests, rolling prairies, abundant wetlands and open fields all waiting to be explored!
Our trails are open 365 days a year, dawn till dusk, for your hiking enjoyment.
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
4) Luton Park in Rockford
Snowshoeing at Luton Park
Nearly 10 miles of ungroomed trails in six connected loops of varying difficulties.
Mostly wooded terrain with stream valley.
Ungated parking lot off 10 Mile Rd is plowed on weekdays.
Portable restroom is available.
Trails are open to biking in the winter.
Nearly 10 miles of ungroomed trails in six connected loops of varying difficulties.
Mostly wooded terrain with stream valley.
Ungated parking lot off 10 Mile Rd is plowed on weekdays.
Portable restroom is available.
Trails are open to biking in the winter.
More About Luton Park
Luton Park is a family friendly multi-use park with 9.7 miles of interconnected trails.
The park features a native prairie, pines, hardwoods, marshes and three bridge crossings over Rum Creek.
Luton Park trails were designed for mountain-biking.
Hiking, trail running, bird watching, cross country skiing and snow shoeing are also popular activities.
Luton Park is a family friendly multi-use park with 9.7 miles of interconnected trails.
The park features a native prairie, pines, hardwoods, marshes and three bridge crossings over Rum Creek.
Luton Park trails were designed for mountain-biking.
Hiking, trail running, bird watching, cross country skiing and snow shoeing are also popular activities.
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
5) Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland
Snowshoeing at Outdoor Discovery Center
The ODC Nature Preserve is open 365 days a year during daylight hours and offers snowshoeing.
Rentals available
The ODC Nature Preserve is open 365 days a year during daylight hours and offers snowshoeing.
Rentals available
More About Outdoor Discovery Center
The Outdoor Discovery Center's nature preserve is FREE and open to the public 365 days a year. The trails are open during daylight hours.
The Outdoor Discovery Center's nature preserve is FREE and open to the public 365 days a year. The trails are open during daylight hours.
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
6) Gillette Nature Center in Muskegon
Snowshoeing at Gillette Nature Center
Gillette Nature Center at PJ Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon offers Winter Snowshoe Hikes.
Snowshoes for these programs may be reserved from the Gillette Nature Association for a $5 fee per pair.
Snowshoes must be reserved in advance and paid for on the day of the hike. If you have your own snowshoes you can participate at no charge.
Rentals available.
Gillette Nature Center at PJ Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon offers Winter Snowshoe Hikes.
Snowshoes for these programs may be reserved from the Gillette Nature Association for a $5 fee per pair.
Snowshoes must be reserved in advance and paid for on the day of the hike. If you have your own snowshoes you can participate at no charge.
Rentals available.
More About Gillette Nature Center
The Gillette Visitor Center, located in P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, is nestled among one of the nation's most impressive dune systems.
Perched at the top of a large sand dune surrounded by a pristine wooded back-dune, the center features exhibits to tell Michigan's unique sand dune story.
The Gillette Visitor Center, located in P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, is nestled among one of the nation's most impressive dune systems.
Perched at the top of a large sand dune surrounded by a pristine wooded back-dune, the center features exhibits to tell Michigan's unique sand dune story.
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
7) Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in North Muskegon
Snowshoeing at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
Our snowshoe trails are a great way to see Muskegon State Park. Trails are groomed and marked to guide you to natural features and landmarks like the Block House.
The marked snowshoe trail system features four different loops, including flat trails for beginners and the most challenging trail from the lowest point at Lost Lake to the highest point at the Block House Hill.
Our snowshoe trails are not lighted but can be navigated at night with a good headlamp.
Feather snowshoe rentals available.
Our snowshoe trails are a great way to see Muskegon State Park. Trails are groomed and marked to guide you to natural features and landmarks like the Block House.
The marked snowshoe trail system features four different loops, including flat trails for beginners and the most challenging trail from the lowest point at Lost Lake to the highest point at the Block House Hill.
Our snowshoe trails are not lighted but can be navigated at night with a good headlamp.
Feather snowshoe rentals available.
More About Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
Muskegon is your place for adventure sports with an ice luge and wheel luge track featuring a 1/4 zip line and several other outdoor recreation sports.
Muskegon is your place for adventure sports with an ice luge and wheel luge track featuring a 1/4 zip line and several other outdoor recreation sports.
At This Destination: Luge, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating
8) Hemlock Crossing in West Olive
Snowshoeing at Hemlock Crossing
Snowshoe rentals for adults and children (4+) at the Nature Center.
Guided treks are available throughout the winter.
Visitors are invited to warm up in front of a fire in the Great Room after their snowy outing.
Snowshoe rentals for adults and children (4+) at the Nature Center.
Guided treks are available throughout the winter.
Visitors are invited to warm up in front of a fire in the Great Room after their snowy outing.
More About Hemlock Crossing
Hemlock Crossing is Ottawa County's snowshoeing hub.
The park offers 239 acres of woods and wetlands along the Pigeon River and has six miles of marked but ungroomed trails which are shared by snowshoers and cross-country skiers.
Trails connect to Pine Bend County Park on the west end of this property.
A pedestrian bridge and numerous overlooks offer scenic views plus a nature center.
The Nature Center there is a comfy place to warm up by the fireplace. It has snowshoe rentals, hot drinks, and snacks, and offers a huge picture window bird-observation area.
Hemlock Crossing is Ottawa County's snowshoeing hub.
The park offers 239 acres of woods and wetlands along the Pigeon River and has six miles of marked but ungroomed trails which are shared by snowshoers and cross-country skiers.
Trails connect to Pine Bend County Park on the west end of this property.
A pedestrian bridge and numerous overlooks offer scenic views plus a nature center.
The Nature Center there is a comfy place to warm up by the fireplace. It has snowshoe rentals, hot drinks, and snacks, and offers a huge picture window bird-observation area.
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
9) Pigeon Creek Park in West Olive
Snowshoeing at Pigeon Creek Park
Pigeon Creek Park has a 1.5 miles snowshoe trail, 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, and a warming shelter with food and beverages. Some trails are lit at night.
Snowshoers are required to stay on the snowshoeing trail. No trail fee.
Rentals available.
Pigeon Creek Park has a 1.5 miles snowshoe trail, 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, and a warming shelter with food and beverages. Some trails are lit at night.
Snowshoers are required to stay on the snowshoeing trail. No trail fee.
Rentals available.
More About Pigeon Creek Park
Pigeon Creek Park is 282 acres with another 130 adjacent acres of County Open Space land.
Over ten miles of ski trails wind through old pine plantations, mature deciduous forests and through bottomland forests along the Pigeon River (off-trail snowshoeing is allowed).
Pigeon Creek Park is 282 acres with another 130 adjacent acres of County Open Space land.
Over ten miles of ski trails wind through old pine plantations, mature deciduous forests and through bottomland forests along the Pigeon River (off-trail snowshoeing is allowed).
At This Destination: Sledding, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
10) Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids
Snowshoeing at Blandford Nature Center
At Blandford Nature Center feel free to use your own snowshoes or cross-country skis on their trails. Please keep in mind that their trails are not specifically groomed for winter recreation.
If you don’t have snowshoes of your own you can go to Blandford’s Visitors Center to rent a pair (free for members, $6 non-members, $3 for children).
There needs to be a minimum of 6 inches of snow in order to rent snowshoes.
Rentals available.
At Blandford Nature Center feel free to use your own snowshoes or cross-country skis on their trails. Please keep in mind that their trails are not specifically groomed for winter recreation.
If you don’t have snowshoes of your own you can go to Blandford’s Visitors Center to rent a pair (free for members, $6 non-members, $3 for children).
There needs to be a minimum of 6 inches of snow in order to rent snowshoes.
Rentals available.
More About Blandford Nature Center
Blandford Nature Center offers 264 acres of natural land as a resource for West Michigan families to enjoy outdoor recreational activities and educational programming year-round.
Blandford Nature Center offers 264 acres of natural land as a resource for West Michigan families to enjoy outdoor recreational activities and educational programming year-round.
At This Destination: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Winter Event
11) Millennium Park (GR) in Walker
Snowshoeing at Millennium Park (GR)
Nearly 18 miles of ungroomed trails in several loops
Extensive natural areas with mostly flat terrain
Trailheads at Butterworth/O'Brien intersection, and on the east side of Maynard Ave are plowed on weekdays
No restrooms November - April
Nearly 18 miles of ungroomed trails in several loops
Extensive natural areas with mostly flat terrain
Trailheads at Butterworth/O'Brien intersection, and on the east side of Maynard Ave are plowed on weekdays
No restrooms November - April
More About Millennium Park (GR)
Millennium Park is one of our nation's largest urban parks with portions in Grand Rapids, Walker, Grandville and Wyoming. With 1,400 acres of rolling terrain and six miles of frontage on the Grand River, the park is rich in natural resources, featuring unique habitats and large natural areas for wildlife to thrive.
Millennium Park is one of our nation's largest urban parks with portions in Grand Rapids, Walker, Grandville and Wyoming. With 1,400 acres of rolling terrain and six miles of frontage on the Grand River, the park is rich in natural resources, featuring unique habitats and large natural areas for wildlife to thrive.