Totally Rock Winter on the Muskegon Ice Skating Trail
Muskegon State Park is the iconic Michigan winter destination you didn’t know you were missing!
How many places let you lace up ice skates and go on an ice skating trail through the woods?!
Well, if you’re in Grand Rapids, you are just a 60-minute drive away from a winter sports wonderland where you can do just that, and a whole lot more!
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Current Park Conditions
As of 1/16/24, XC Ski, Snowshoe, Ice Rink and Ice Luge are open.
They’re optimistic the Ice Skating Trail will open on 1/17/24.
Winter Hours: 10 AM – 9 PM Mon-Thur, 10 AM – 10 PM Fri – Sun
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Skate the Muskegon Ice Skating Trail
That’s right, there is an ice skating trail through the woods at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park and you can find it at 462 N Scenic Dr, Muskegon, MI 49445.
The quarter-mile Muskegon ice skating trail loops through over two acres of woods and is just a short distance from the park’s lodge.
You can skate during the day or even stay out late because it is lit at night!
Lights stay on the trails until 9 pm on the weekdays and 10 pm on the weekends. (You can also cross country ski and luge, under the lights, too!)
There are several different paths to choose from on the Muskegon ice skating trail.
There is no minimum age requirements for using the Muskegon ice skating trail.
Ice skating rental equipment sizes available as small as toddler shoe size 9.
They even have equipment to help young skaters stay upright as they learn to balance on ice skates.
Additional hockey and family ice skating rinks extend your ice skating options. (Note: if you want to play hockey, a helmet is required.)
Rental skates from toddler shoe size 9 up to men’s size 14 are available – they even had double-bladed skates for little kids!
But ice skating is not all they have!
The Lodge
When you arrive at the Sports Park, the first thing you’ll see is the lodge.
Head on inside to get rental equipment for winter adventures: ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Change into winter gear, stash your belongings, and use the restroom here.
This is also where you can get hot cocoa and other yummy snacks.
Just outside of the door, there’s usually a roaring bonfire to warm you up. They also provide two warming tents heated with outdoor gas heaters as well.
The Luge
My daughter and husband headed straight for the luge at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex.
The Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park luge track is one of only four luge tracks in the United States.
Be prepared to carry your own sled up a big flight of stairs as you get ready to slide down the luge at almost 30mph! There are many viewpoints along the track for spectators to get great photos.
They have Learn to Luge Weekends, open to anyone age 8 or older. In a 2.5 hour session, you will receive training, equipment, free sliding time, and a competitive race followed by an Olympic style awards ceremony.
All Luge Tickets must be purchased in advance through their online reservation system.
When you sign up, you get a 2.5-hour block of time that includes instruction and equipment.
Snowshoeing for the Whole Family
For a small fee, you can have a full day of fun…and even trek out to Lake Michigan if you’d like.
I was amazed at how well my kids – even my 4-year old- did while snowshoeing.
There were times daddy carried her on his back, but overall she did a great job. And the big kids loved being able to “off-road” and romp around.
Sledding
If you want to go sledding in Muskegon, this smaller hill is a great option for smaller kids.
Cross Country Skiing
We ran out of time to try cross-country skiing, but I still wanted to let you know that you can rent skis and hit the trails at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park.
They offer both traditional cross-country skiing and skate skiing and some trails are lit for use after dark.
Rentals are available from toddler shoe size 9 to men’s size 15.
2024 Winter Day Passes & Rental Fees
| Winter 2022/2023 Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Skate Day Pass | $10 |
| Skate Rental Equipment | $8 |
| Ski Day Pass | $10 |
| Ski Rental Equipment | $8 |
| Snowshoe Day Pass | $10 |
| Snowshoe Rental Equipment | $8 |
| Hockey Helmet | $1 |
| Hockey Stick | $3 |
| Sled | $3 |
| Sledding Hill | No Pass Required |
| Luge (Wednesday and Thursday evening) | $35 |
| Luge (weekends) | $65 |
| Luge (holidays) | $75 |
| Family Season Pass | $205 |
| Individual Season Pass | $105 |
Daily trail passes and rentals are available, starting at $5, and can only be purchased on site at the time of your visit.
Day passes are FREE for children 5 and under. Rental equipment prices are the same for all ages.
Luge is a scheduled activity and advance online reservations are required.
Visit the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park website to check conditions or make reservations.
Recreation Passport Needed to Park
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park is located inside Muskegon State Park.
The Michigan DNR requires all vehicles parking inside the Park to have a Michigan Recreation Passport.
If you need a passport they can be purchased at the Lodge. A daily pass is $20 (rate for Michigan residents) or $14 for an annual pass when purchased with your license plate registration renewal.
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I was on the committee after the luge was built but before the complex was completed. It has become the reality of those first dreamers of the 80’s. They are looking down with smiling faces at the joy this complex has brought our area.
Elizabeth Sunshine Sturm I hate the cold but I would suck it up and iceskate through the woods. We should do this!
Elizabeth Sunshine Sturm I hate the cold but I would suck it up and iceskate through the woods. We should do this!
Rachael Bailey for sure! Your in charge of reminding me!
Rachael Bailey for sure! Your in charge of reminding me!
Fun!
Fun!
Jennifer Bailey, when our kids are old enough (and no one is pregnant anymore