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Grand Rapids Area Trails

Grand Rapids and the Kent County area is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers convenient access to nature-based experiences combined with the excitement and amenities of an urban destination providing the best of a city trip and the outdoors.

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Experiences

Snowshoeing in the Grand Rapids Area

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Snowshoeing has been around for almost as long as civilizations have interacted with deep snow. Historians believe snowshoeing traces its roots back 6,000 years to Central Asia and were a necessity…

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Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park named Top 100 Rails-to-Trails in the US
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Grand Rapids becomes a fatbike-friendly community

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When Experience Grand Rapids first profiled the local fatbiking community back in 2018, it was clear…

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West Michigan Winter Sports

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One of the distinct benefits of living in West Michigan is that we can enjoy the beauty of all four…

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Biking by Ah-Nab-Awen Park
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Road Biking in Grand Rapids

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Bicycling can be a great way to experience a travel destination – it’s healthy…

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Reeds Lake Bike Route

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Looking for a (relatively) short, scenic and self-contained bike route in Grand Rapids? Consider the…

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Mountain biking trails in Cannonsburg Ski Area.
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Hit the Mountain Biking Trails

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The West Michigan Mountain Bike Association (WMMBA) is a group of individuals who help to maintain…

Snowmobile

There are two snowmobile trails heads with designated parking within Kent County. Check out the Snowmobile Trails in Kent County [PDF] map. Be sure to purchase your snowmobile trail permit or ORV license. Interested in other snowmobile trails in Michigan, explore the DNR's Interactive Map!

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Hit the Trails

Explore the different trails in the area.

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Off the Beaten Path: 10 Fall Hikes and Trails Around Grand Rapids

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Off the Beaten Path: 10 Fall Hikes and Trails Around Grand Rapids

Grand Ravines South & Dog Park

Explore These 6 Totally Pawesome Dog-Friendly Trails in Kent County

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Ideas for Accessible Parks and Trails in Grand Rapids

White Pine Trail in Rockford

Explore Greater Grand Rapids: Bike the White Pine Trail

Guide to Canoeing

Guide to Canoeing in and Around Grand Rapids

Man riding bike on riverfront.

5 Bike Routes Through Riverside Park and Monroe North Area

Millennium Park

Biking Kent Trails Along Millennium Park

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Biking

Bike hundreds of miles of trails, in and out of the city.

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Trails in Michigan

Explore more than 12,500 miles of state-designated trails and pathways through the state of…

Thank You for Practicing Good Trail Etiquette

Knowing how to share trails with other users and protect trail environments from damage helps ensure a safe, enjoyable and sustainable experience for all. Check the Michigan DNR Courtesy on the Trail guidelines before you venture out. Explore more trails with the Michigan DNR.

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