Trails – Day Trip Destinations

Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland, Kalamazoo, Southwest Michigan

4143 10th Street N, Kalamazoo MI 49009

About this Walking Trail

  • Trail Length:
  • Surface Type: Gravel Surface
  • Trail Difficulty: Easy
  • Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
  • Accessible: Yes, all or most areas

Walking Trail Description

This linear park is a 33.5 mile biking and walking path connecting Kalamazoo to South Haven, including the Kalamazoo River Trail in downtown Kalamazoo.

This gorgeous, shaded rails-to-trails path has so much to see along the way, through woods and farmlands, over and alongside streams and rivers.

Favorite stops include Camelback Bridge near Grand Junction and South Pier Lighthouse.

Bloomingdale is considered the midpoint and people love to stop here to check out the caboose and Depot Museum.

Van Buren Trail State Park connects in South Haven and provides 14 miles of additional trails.

The entire trail is limstone / slag. There are no major hills on the trail. However there is generally a slight grade favoring eastbound riders.


Open all year, from dawn to dusk.
   

 

Hiking & Walking Trails in Kalamazoo

10th St, Kalamazoo MI 49001

About this Walking Trail

  • Trail Length:
  • Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
  • Trail Difficulty: Moderate
  • Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
  • Accessible: Yes, all or most areas

Walking Trail Description


Linking Kalamazoo to Galesburg, this asphalt-paved rail-to-trail is 20+ miles.

Open all year
   

 

Hiking & Walking Trails in Lansing

133 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge MI 48837

About this Walking Trail

  • Trail Length: 0.6 miles
  • Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
  • Trail Difficulty: Moderate
  • Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
  • Accessible: No, few or no areas, Playground or main areas only

Walking Trail Description

Trails are plentiful here. Be sure to use the restroom before exploring, as the park is huge and there are miles of walking trails.

The trail to the ledges (ancient sedimentary rock outcroppings lining the shores of the Grand River) can be a little tricky to find - find the paved path near the Ledges Playhouse to start this trail.


Open all year, from 8 AM to dusk
   

 

Hiking & Walking Trails in Northern Michigan

8800 M116, Ludington MI 49431

About this Walking Trail

  • Trail Length: Covers 18 miles
  • Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail, Gravel Surface
  • Trail Difficulty: Moderate
  • Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
  • Accessible: No, few or no areas

Walking Trail Description

Hiking trails are extensive and varied - from 30 minute to three hour hikes.

Each of the eight trails (covered 18 miles total) has natural terrain, but varies in skill level and length. Plus each trail has different, unique features.

You can hike alongside marshes or the beach, through the woods or over sand dunes.

Stop to explore Big Sable Point Lighthouse, launch a kayak or rent a boat at Hamlin Lake, learn historical and natural facts about Ludington State Park or fish along the river or dam.

Change it up and explore watery coves and small islands connected with foot bridges or along the boardwalk. Hike through the air on the completely elevated Skyline Trail where you might be able to see 20 miles to Silver Lake State Park.

Get a Trails Map in advance to get specific trail details, including length and hike time.


Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
   

 

Hiking & Walking Trails in Northern Michigan

955 Cottage Grove Ave, Fremont MI 49412

About this Walking Trail

  • Trail Length: 5.5 miles
  • Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
  • Trail Difficulty: Easy
  • Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
  • Accessible: Yes, all or most areas

Walking Trail Description


Trail is paved, fairly level and good for beginners.

The 5.5 mile Town & Country Path currently starts at the north end of Fremont and circling in and around west and southerly to Fremont Lake Park and then westerly to the Fremont Industrial Park.

There's one section that connects Branstrom Park with Daisybrook and Pathfinder Elementary Schools and another section connecting the new Skate Park with Fremont Lake Park.

Open all year
   

 

Hiking & Walking Trails in Southwest Michigan

Lovejoy Ave, South Haven MI 49090

About this Walking Trail

  • Trail Length:
  • Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
  • Trail Difficulty: Moderate
  • Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
  • Accessible: No, few or no areas

Walking Trail Description


Trail is 14 miles of mostly dirt and gravel, with some stretches of grass and sand. It is not ideal for strollers with smaller wheels, but those with larger wheels might do ok.

Open all year