40 acres of forest, wetlands, and meadow. Trails are covered in wood chips and mostly flat, so it’s a great spot for younger hikers. There are plenty of water features ( with places to stop and look for wildlife. There are a few small bridges on the one mile of trails at the Grand Rapids hiking spot.
Huff Park is located at Ball and Aberdeen NE in Grand Rapids, MI. The park includes ball diamond, natural area, parking, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, and a walking path. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life with its extensive wetland boardwalk and lush trails
Grand Ravines Park features 168 acres with many trails, bridges, big hills, woods, and wide trails. It’s a scenic park – bring your camera! Bonus: there’s an enclosed dog park area, too!
Find 1,000 acres of land with 2.5 miles of shoreline and 4 hiking trails at Saugatuck Dunes State Park. I would recommend checking the trail map before you go since there wasn’t one readily available at the trailhead when we visited.
Here are a bunch of Date Night ideas that won’t break the bank.
Whatever the weather, Pigeon Creek Park is the place to be. You can bike, hike, horseback ride, sled and cross country ski. And they even offer lessons for some of these activities. Located just north of Holland/Zeeland.
Everybody Loves East Grand Rapids’ Reeds Lake …
Walking Reeds Lake Trails Will Make You Forget You’re in the Middle of Grand Rapids details
Trails are open dawn until dusk 365 days a year. Leashed dogs are welcomed. Horses are allowed on the Corncob Corner Trail. The Luminary Hike in December is a holiday highlight. My favorite part is the hike through the tall pines.
**Blandford Nature Center is currently closed through May 11, 2020. Blandford Nature Center has several trails that are perfect length for little legs, some leading to farm animals and a cute Nature Nook. 143 acres of land and wildlife
Hemlock Crossing’s Rivers and Bridges and Boardwalks …
Hemlock Crossing is a Breathtaking Hike Along the Pigeon River details
Who would have thought you could escape to the beach in the middle of Grand Rapids?! This is a new favorite stop for our family! Pick your own path through the woods and up the dunes. Located east of Robinette’s. There is a trail connection to Robinette’s bike trails, too.
Shorter, steep stair climb up a dune to lake views. Parking can be tricky in busier months.
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon offers lake views that are hard to beat locally (we see you, Sleeping Bear Dunes). There are miles of trails you can choose from to get from the parking lot to the beach, followed by a seemingly endless beachfront you can walk once you get there.
