Lowell’s Wittenbach Wege Center: Everything to Know Before You Visit to Hike or See the Animals
Wittenbach Wege Center, one of over 50 walking trails in West Michigan, is a must-hike for families with young kids. We had such a lovely morning exploring everything they have to offer.
There many diverse offerings at The Wittenbach Wege Center (WWC). From an educational Visitor Center to darling farm animals and from awesome trails to a tranquil pond, we couldn’t get enough of this place.
The Visitor Center is stocked with information about the local wildlife, has modern restrooms, and, according to my five-year-old, some “dead animals” (aka taxidermy animals).
The staff was friendly and told us we were more than welcome to peek around.
11715 Vergennes, Lowell, MI 49331
natural hiking paths through woods
Trail Length: 1 mile
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Dogs Allowed? Yes, but they must be on a 6-foot leash.
Facilities: Modern restrooms.
Stroller Friendly? No
Time of Year Accessible: Open year-round.
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Things for Kids to Look for at Wittenbach Wege Center
Behind the Visitor Center is a very peaceful, shaded pond. We spotted a couple of frogs instantly and had to keep looking for an elusive turtle. (One of these hikes we are bound to find one!)
Before we hit the trails, we also had to go see who was so noisy over by the barn.
We were so pleased to find the cutest sheep, chickens, and a couple of pigs. I had to peel my kids away from the animals in order to get to the trails–they were certainly a highlight of our trip.
The Trails at Wittenbach
Wittenbach Wege is 140 acres and has about five miles of trails.
The trails are well-marked and well-maintained; we had no trouble navigating them. There are several different lengths of loops available making it easy to hike with children of any age.
- Corncob Corner Trail | .96 miles
- Trillium Ridge Trail -| .64 miles
- Chickadee Chatter Loop | 1.39 miles
- Conifer Crossing Trail | .70 miles
We made our way around parts of both the Chickadee Chatter loop and the Trillium Ridge trail.
There are parts of these trails that you probably could manage a jogging stroller on, but for the sake of your sanity, I don’t recommend it.
The cabin in the woods (on the Chickadee Chatter loop) was a highlight for both my kids! We stayed there for far longer than I would’ve thought.
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