Wahlfield Park in Alpine Township, MI

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Best Greater Grand Rapids Bike Trails for Families

When it comes to warm-weather things to do, going for a bike ride is a classic!

Whether you’re looking for an urban trail, mountain bike trails, or something in between, the options in greater Grand Rapids are almost endless. 

Use this list of the best West Michigan bike trails to help your family find a great place to pedal.

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West Michigan Bike Trails You’ll Love

Training wheels or not, if you have a way to transport bikes to a different location, you’ll have miles of Michigan to explore.

You can do an easy one or two mile ride on a paved path, or venture out for something longer or more challenging.

There are many Grand Rapids bike trails that hook up to other parks or scenic areas, and many include ice cream pitstops.

Our family loves biking the White Pines Trail at Comstock Park and riding to Rockford for dinner and then topping it off with ice cream at the end of the trip back in Comstock Park. Find this trip and other great family bike paths listed below.

PS – Bike trails are just one part of the expansive parks systems around Grand Rapids. If you don’t have your bike with you, you can still enjoy hiking trails, parks & playgrounds, and even splash pads.

Park Managed by Kent County Parks
Wahlfield Park Bike Trail
6811 Alpine Ave, Alpine Township MI 49321
Trail Length: 6.5 miles
Natural Hiking Trail
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Mountain Bike Trails
Dog-Friendly
Bike Ride Best For: Intermediate to advanced mountain bikers

The biking trails offer moderate to intense difficulty with tight switchbacks, steep hills, and portions of the trail are cliff-side with a steep drop-off.

A large portion of the trail system is wooded. Sections follow or cross a creek.

Most trails are open to mountain biking. Mix and match loops to create different length rides.

Course direction varies by day of the week - check signage to ensure you're riding in the right direction.

Mountain Bike Races are Held at Wahlfield Park

More About Wahlfield Park

The Playground at Wahlfield Park
Large play structure for a wide range of ages, with climbing areas and swings surrounded by mulch.

Something Unique aout Wahlfield Park
Visual scavenger hunt for kids along the hiking trail.

Park Features

  • Free Admission
  • Hiking Trails
  • Mountain Biking Trail
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restrooms






musketwa trail is one of Grand Rapids Bike Trails
*image courtesy of musketawatrail.com

2 thoughts on “Wahlfield Park in Alpine Township, MI”

  1. What a great list! I love riding bikes with my family and it will be fun to have some new destinations in mind. It is a bit of work right now because we have a tag-along plus a Burley and then our 2 adult bikes and 1 child bike to transport- that means we do a lot of neighborhood rides. Do you have any tips on how to get so much gear from point a to point b easily?

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