Climb the Steps at Mt. Pisgah for Big Lake and Lighthouse Views
Shorter, steep stair climb up a dune to lake views. Parking can be tricky in busier months.
Climb the Steps at Mt. Pisgah for Big Lake and Lighthouse Views details
Shorter, steep stair climb up a dune to lake views. Parking can be tricky in busier months.
Climb the Steps at Mt. Pisgah for Big Lake and Lighthouse Views 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.
Provin Trails Park’s Soaring Pines & Giant Dune Spark the Imagination details
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Ken-O-Sha Park: Find the Giant Amplifier & Try the New Nature Playground details
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.
Pigeon Creek Park is a Hiking, Skiing & Biking Hot Spot details
A 0.7 mile (one way) hiking trail from the parking area to the Lake Michigan shoreline includes 1,000 feet of stairs up and down the dunes and scenic views. Once you get to the lake, there’s a smaller boardwalk loop that goes by the dunes.Â
Rosy Mound Natural Area Gives Spectacular Lake Michigan Views + Beach Time details
This is an excellent place to put some miles on your shoes. Trails are very hilly and wooded. There’s a stream that you’ll cross on occasion. Multiple loops available. Park activities and facilities include restrooms, cross country skiing, fishing, hiking/walking, and nature trails.
Seidman Park: Boardwalks & Creek Highlight This Popular Natural Trail System Near Ada details
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.
Calvin Eco Preserve is Alive With Chipmunks, Squirrels, Birds and Even Turtles details
Hudsonville Nature Center is for Nature Lovers
Discover Gorgeous Wildflowers, Active Wildlife and Guided Tours at Hudsonville Nature Center details
This nature preserve sports rustic hiking trails near wetlands. It has very limited parking and a reputation for being hard to find.
Check out the brand new Imagination Station in Grand Haven. This amazing rebuilt is going to be a magnet for kids of all abilities.
The Imagination Station Grand Haven is Rebuilt and Better Than Ever details