Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland, Kalamazoo, Southwest Michigan
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
- 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.
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 Holland
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
6575 138th Ave, Holland MI 49423
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 1.5 - 5.5 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 1.5 - 5.5 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
Saugatuck Dunes State Park offers four different walking trail loops at varying lengths from 2.5 to 5.2 miles, several of which lead to the sandy Lake Michigan shoreline.
Hikes lead through beautiful pine forests & sandy hills with natural surfaces and they all end at an overlook of the lake.
These trails are also very dog friendly but note they are not allowed on the beach.
Be sure to check out the trail map before your hike as they may not be readily available at the trailhead.
Open daily during daylight hours.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park offers four different walking trail loops at varying lengths from 2.5 to 5.2 miles, several of which lead to the sandy Lake Michigan shoreline.
Hikes lead through beautiful pine forests & sandy hills with natural surfaces and they all end at an overlook of the lake.
These trails are also very dog friendly but note they are not allowed on the beach.
Be sure to check out the trail map before your hike as they may not be readily available at the trailhead.
Open daily during daylight hours.
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
2238 3rd Ave, Holland MI 49424
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 0.4 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Difficult
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 0.4 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Difficult
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
Mt. Pisgah is a hiking trail that takes you up to some spectacular views you can’t find anywhere else.
To get to this elevation, there will be hundreds of stairs that take you up to a 360 degree view of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa.
After you step your way to the top of Mt. Pisgah, you can walk a narrow boardwalk and find more wooded trails to explore.
The winding trails through the woods are narrow, slightly hilly and often root-filled. There are a few variations that you can take once you get there.
Open March 1 - October 15; 7 AM to 10 PM; October 16 - February 28 7 AM to 8 PM
Mt. Pisgah is a hiking trail that takes you up to some spectacular views you can’t find anywhere else.
To get to this elevation, there will be hundreds of stairs that take you up to a 360 degree view of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa.
After you step your way to the top of Mt. Pisgah, you can walk a narrow boardwalk and find more wooded trails to explore.
The winding trails through the woods are narrow, slightly hilly and often root-filled. There are a few variations that you can take once you get there.
Open March 1 - October 15; 7 AM to 10 PM; October 16 - February 28 7 AM to 8 PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland MI 49424
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 1 mile
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
- Trail Length: 1 mile
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Hike the sand dunes for some beautiful views!
The Holland Dune Trail is a 1-mile, out-and-back trail that takes visitors to the top of the Mount Pisguah sand dune.
You'll be greeted with awesome views of Lake Michigan, but the trail does not provide direct access to the water.
The trail includes stairs and goes along a wooded trail and connects to Holland's system of trails.
Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
Hike the sand dunes for some beautiful views!
The Holland Dune Trail is a 1-mile, out-and-back trail that takes visitors to the top of the Mount Pisguah sand dune.
You'll be greeted with awesome views of Lake Michigan, but the trail does not provide direct access to the water.
The trail includes stairs and goes along a wooded trail and connects to Holland's system of trails.
Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
Hiking & Walking Trails in Holland
1230 Paw Paw Drive, Holland MI 49423
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length:
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length:
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
Hike through the natural trials of the east end of the park to explore the wetlands restoration project.
As you climb a few hills, you'll see gorgeous flowers, cattails, and even an apple tree. Several bridges cross the river.
There's an 18-hole disc golf course alongside these trails.
Instead of heading east, you can go west and start at the small play structure.
These well-marked natural trails have signs along the way to teach you about the wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for frogs and monarch butterflies!
You might even catch a Rainbow Trout!
Trails on both ends of the park can be muddy and have obstacles like fallen tree limbs in your path.
Half-mile paved walking path.
March 1 - October 15: 7:00AM - 10:00PM; October 16 through February 28: 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Hike through the natural trials of the east end of the park to explore the wetlands restoration project.
As you climb a few hills, you'll see gorgeous flowers, cattails, and even an apple tree. Several bridges cross the river.
There's an 18-hole disc golf course alongside these trails.
Instead of heading east, you can go west and start at the small play structure.
These well-marked natural trails have signs along the way to teach you about the wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for frogs and monarch butterflies!
You might even catch a Rainbow Trout!
Trails on both ends of the park can be muddy and have obstacles like fallen tree limbs in your path.
Half-mile paved walking path.
March 1 - October 15: 7:00AM - 10:00PM; October 16 through February 28: 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
15295 8th Avenue, Marne MI 49435
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
- Trail Length:
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
The Musketawa Trail runs between Marne and East Muskegon.
Hikers and bikers will pass through orchards, farms and woods throughout their hike. Plus you can see 13 railroad trestles over Crockery Creek!
The historical center of the trail is Ravenna. The Friends of Musketawa Trail installed a 100-year old rebuilt railroad water tower, railroad signs and signals and metal arts bike rack and a railroad caboose.
Hike or bike through open farmland to East Muskegon and connect to the Laketon Trail and then on to the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail.
Stop at Pere Marquette Park off the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail to check out the beach, lighthouse, boating and the WWII submarine Silversides.
Catch a ferry and travel across Lake Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
A newer, paved seven mile extension, the Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail, goes from Marne eastward to Walker and will eventually connect to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail.
The trail is asphalt, but can be bumpy.
The 25-mile long trail is wide and paved, with wide gravel shoulders.
Several trailheads are available and a few observation decks meet you along the way.
Open all year
The Musketawa Trail runs between Marne and East Muskegon.
Hikers and bikers will pass through orchards, farms and woods throughout their hike. Plus you can see 13 railroad trestles over Crockery Creek!
The historical center of the trail is Ravenna. The Friends of Musketawa Trail installed a 100-year old rebuilt railroad water tower, railroad signs and signals and metal arts bike rack and a railroad caboose.
Hike or bike through open farmland to East Muskegon and connect to the Laketon Trail and then on to the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail.
Stop at Pere Marquette Park off the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail to check out the beach, lighthouse, boating and the WWII submarine Silversides.
Catch a ferry and travel across Lake Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
A newer, paved seven mile extension, the Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail, goes from Marne eastward to Walker and will eventually connect to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail.
The trail is asphalt, but can be bumpy.
The 25-mile long trail is wide and paved, with wide gravel shoulders.
Several trailheads are available and a few observation decks meet you along the way.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland MI 49424
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 11 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
- Trail Length: 11 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Trail is 20 miles of asphalt and offers lots of rolling hills, which makes it more moderate in difficulty. It is more of a roadside trail than a nature trail.
Open all year
Trail is 20 miles of asphalt and offers lots of rolling hills, which makes it more moderate in difficulty. It is more of a roadside trail than a nature trail.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Wood St & N Water St, Hart MI 49420
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 22+ miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
- Trail Length: 22+ miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Trail is 22+ miles of asphalt paved surface.
Open all year
Trail is 22+ miles of asphalt paved surface.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
3510 Channel Dr, Muskegon MI 49441
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 12 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
- Trail Length: 12 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Just shy of 12 miles and paved with concrete and asphalt.
Open all year
Just shy of 12 miles and paved with concrete and asphalt.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
560-590 W Southern Ave, Muskegon MI 49441
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 3 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
- Trail Length: 3 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Three plus miles of asphalt and concrete rail-to-trail linking Muskegon Lakeshore Trail with the Musketawa Trail.
Open all year
Three plus miles of asphalt and concrete rail-to-trail linking Muskegon Lakeshore Trail with the Musketawa Trail.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland MI 49424
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
- Trail Length:
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Trail is 20 miles of asphalt and offers lots of rolling hills, which makes it more moderate in difficulty. It is more of a roadside trail than a nature trail.
Open all year
Trail is 20 miles of asphalt and offers lots of rolling hills, which makes it more moderate in difficulty. It is more of a roadside trail than a nature trail.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
1001 Harbor Avenue, Grand Haven MI 49417
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
- Trail Length:
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Yes, all or most areas
Walking Trail Description
Paved trail network of several trails connecting lakeshore communities.
Open all year
Paved trail network of several trails connecting lakeshore communities.
Open all year
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
18161 North Shore Drive, Ferrysburg MI 49409
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: Varies
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, can run free
- Accessible: Playground or main areas only
- Trail Length: Varies
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, can run free
- Accessible: Playground or main areas only
Walking Trail Description
Lots of well marked, wooded trails through the dunes.
Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
Lots of well marked, wooded trails through the dunes.
Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
8555 Olive Shore Ave, West Olive MI 49460
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 0.5 mile loop
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 0.5 mile loop
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
Trails are a mixture of sandy, natural surface and boardwalks.
Some trails are wheelchair accessible, and all steps are listed as ADA accessible.
Open April 1 until the first snowfall: 7AM - 10PM
Trails are a mixture of sandy, natural surface and boardwalks.
Some trails are wheelchair accessible, and all steps are listed as ADA accessible.
Open April 1 until the first snowfall: 7AM - 10PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
18775 North Shore Drive, Ferrysburg MI 49409
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 0.67 mile loop
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 0.67 mile loop
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
North Beach Park is a great spot to climb sand dunes.
It's short a short, sandy trail to the wooden staircase.
Climb the stairs to the top of the dune and see incredible views of Lake Michigan.
March 1 - October 15: 7:00AM - 10:00PM October 16 - February 28: 7:00AM - 8:00PM
North Beach Park is a great spot to climb sand dunes.
It's short a short, sandy trail to the wooden staircase.
Climb the stairs to the top of the dune and see incredible views of Lake Michigan.
March 1 - October 15: 7:00AM - 10:00PM October 16 - February 28: 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
4733 N Scenic Dr, Whitehall MI 49461
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 2.8 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path, Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 2.8 miles
- Surface Type: Paved Walking Path, Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
The 2.8 mile loop through the woods is a gorgeous hike no matter what time of year. It's also good for cross-country skiers.
It can be extremely buggy - especially after rain - so don't forget the bug spray.
A paved half-mile walking path travels from the channel near Lake Michigan through the woods, past a boat launch on Duck Lake and ends up at the picnic pavilion and beach on Duck Lake.
8 AM to 10 PM
The 2.8 mile loop through the woods is a gorgeous hike no matter what time of year. It's also good for cross-country skiers.
It can be extremely buggy - especially after rain - so don't forget the bug spray.
A paved half-mile walking path travels from the channel near Lake Michigan through the woods, past a boat launch on Duck Lake and ends up at the picnic pavilion and beach on Duck Lake.
8 AM to 10 PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
3560 Memorial Drive, North Muskegon MI 49445
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 0.75 miles to 5 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Playground or main areas only
- Trail Length: 0.75 miles to 5 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Playground or main areas only
Walking Trail Description
Muskegon State Park has six trails, ranging from 0.75 miles to 5 miles long.
Check specific trails for the allowed methods of exploring it. Some are hiking only while others also allow cross-country skiing.
Hike along the Muskegon Lake shoreline for some fantastic views.
Climb the dunes, both open and wooded, to see views of both Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan.
Choose the Hearty Hiker Trail for a hilly 1.75 mile hike through all kinds of terrain - including wild blueberries.
Watch for lugers in the winter along the Loop to Loop trail. You can also ice-skate part of this trail in the winter.
No matter which trail you hike, you will have some spectacular sights (including wild flowers and wildlife) and views.
Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
Muskegon State Park has six trails, ranging from 0.75 miles to 5 miles long.
Check specific trails for the allowed methods of exploring it. Some are hiking only while others also allow cross-country skiing.
Hike along the Muskegon Lake shoreline for some fantastic views.
Climb the dunes, both open and wooded, to see views of both Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan.
Choose the Hearty Hiker Trail for a hilly 1.75 mile hike through all kinds of terrain - including wild blueberries.
Watch for lugers in the winter along the Loop to Loop trail. You can also ice-skate part of this trail in the winter.
No matter which trail you hike, you will have some spectacular sights (including wild flowers and wildlife) and views.
Open all year, from 8 AM to 10 PM
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
9791 Lakeshore Drive, West Olive MI 49460
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 1.2 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Difficult
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 1.2 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Difficult
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
Hike over natural terrain through the woods at Kirk Park.
Keep an eye out for gorgeous wildlife and views!
The hiking along the dune ridges involves over 500 stairs and steep drop-offs, which may prove very challenging for some hikers.
Most of the walking trails are through densely wooded terrain, so take mosquito and tick prevention measures.
Open all year; from 7 AM 10 PM March 1-October 15 and 7 AM to 8 PM October 16-February 28
Hike over natural terrain through the woods at Kirk Park.
Keep an eye out for gorgeous wildlife and views!
The hiking along the dune ridges involves over 500 stairs and steep drop-offs, which may prove very challenging for some hikers.
Most of the walking trails are through densely wooded terrain, so take mosquito and tick prevention measures.
Open all year; from 7 AM 10 PM March 1-October 15 and 7 AM to 8 PM October 16-February 28
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
18153 N Shore Drive, Spring Lake MI 49456
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 2.9 mile loop
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 2.9 mile loop
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
The park includes forested dunes, an 80-acre inland lake, river views, and wetlands.
Most hikers like to hike around the lake - that's about a 2-mile hike.
One big draw is the bald eagle nest perched high in a tree.
The sandy walking trail is not shaded and is mostly flat.
Open year round during daylight hours
The park includes forested dunes, an 80-acre inland lake, river views, and wetlands.
Most hikers like to hike around the lake - that's about a 2-mile hike.
One big draw is the bald eagle nest perched high in a tree.
The sandy walking trail is not shaded and is mostly flat.
Open year round during daylight hours
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
8115 West Olive Road, West Olive MI 49460
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 6 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 6 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
Hemlock Crossing has six miles of walking trails that will take you through stunning landscapes.
A start near the pedestrian bridge weaves across the Pigeon River. Follow the shade (pack your bug spray) through the trails here and find some cool boardwalks.
There are plenty of spots to pause and admire the riverside and look for wildlife.
The majority of the trails are not stroller-friendly.
There aren’t any significant stair climbs and just a few moderate inclines, so a baby carrier would be a great addition for hiking Hemlock Crossing.
Across from the main parking lot (by the modern restrooms), you can find another trailhead that leads to some paved paths through a beautiful, sun-filled meadow.
The colors of the flowers are incredible!
This short loop is stroller friendly.
Open all year, from dawn to dusk.
Hemlock Crossing has six miles of walking trails that will take you through stunning landscapes.
A start near the pedestrian bridge weaves across the Pigeon River. Follow the shade (pack your bug spray) through the trails here and find some cool boardwalks.
There are plenty of spots to pause and admire the riverside and look for wildlife.
The majority of the trails are not stroller-friendly.
There aren’t any significant stair climbs and just a few moderate inclines, so a baby carrier would be a great addition for hiking Hemlock Crossing.
Across from the main parking lot (by the modern restrooms), you can find another trailhead that leads to some paved paths through a beautiful, sun-filled meadow.
The colors of the flowers are incredible!
This short loop is stroller friendly.
Open all year, from dawn to dusk.
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon MI 49441
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 10 miles total
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 10 miles total
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon has over 10 miles of walking trails to choose from.
Enjoy walking the seemingly endless beachfront you can hike once you get there.
One of the park’s main attractions is the dune climb along the Dune Overlook Trail, an approximately half-mile roundtrip climb with about 220 steps and benches along the way.
Learn more about the dunes at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center.
Open year round during daylight hours
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon has over 10 miles of walking trails to choose from.
Enjoy walking the seemingly endless beachfront you can hike once you get there.
One of the park’s main attractions is the dune climb along the Dune Overlook Trail, an approximately half-mile roundtrip climb with about 220 steps and benches along the way.
Learn more about the dunes at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center.
Open year round during daylight hours
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
11758 Buchanan Street, Grand Haven MI 49417
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 1 mile
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Playground or main areas only
- Trail Length: 1 mile
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Easy
- Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash
- Accessible: Playground or main areas only
Walking Trail Description
Enjoy a hike through the woods of Robinson Township near Grand Haven on the one-mile natural surface walking trail.
April 1 - December 1: Open daily from 9 AM until dusk. Walk-ins during winter months are allowed.
Enjoy a hike through the woods of Robinson Township near Grand Haven on the one-mile natural surface walking trail.
April 1 - December 1: Open daily from 9 AM until dusk. Walk-ins during winter months are allowed.
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
Hiking & Walking Trails in Lakeshore Area
13925 Lakeshore Drive, Grand Haven MI 49417
About this Walking Trail
- Trail Length: 2.2 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
- Trail Length: 2.2 miles
- Surface Type: Natural Hiking Trail
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Dog Friendly: No
- Accessible: No, few or no areas
Walking Trail Description
The main trail to the beach is a 0.7 mile (one way) hiking trail from the parking area to the Lake Michigan shoreline.
It can be strenuous - the hiking trail 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.
Some trails are wheelchair accessible and all stairs are designed to be ADA accessible.
April - September: 7 AM - 10PM; October - March: 7 AM - 8PM.
The main trail to the beach is a 0.7 mile (one way) hiking trail from the parking area to the Lake Michigan shoreline.
It can be strenuous - the hiking trail 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.
Some trails are wheelchair accessible and all stairs are designed to be ADA accessible.
April - September: 7 AM - 10PM; October - March: 7 AM - 8PM.