Run it off
Run on paved routes or take to the trails in the Grand Haven area. Take a relaxing jog from Chinook Pier along the Grand River and out to the end of the pier at Grand Haven State Park, or challenge yourself to the dunes of Rosy Mound. Run outside in the Winter without the worry of slipping on the heated sidewalks of downtown Grand Haven.
Explore the Grand Haven area through these scenic routes:
Lakeshore Trail
The 20-mile paved bicycle and running path connects the communities of Grand Haven and Holland and allows you to travel from Grand Haven State Park to Holland State Park (two of Michigan’s most famous beaches) on one continuous route. A bridge spanning Pigeon Creek, south of Kirk Park, offers great views of a pristine wetland and natural area. And just south of the Pigeon Creek Bridge, an alternate eastern spur of the trail follows Butternut Drive to downtown Holland. The Lakeshore Trail is a great way to witness the changing seasons, from the wildflowers of spring and golden beaches of summer to the vibrant fall foliage of autumn. Learn more…
Lakeside Trail
This paved and maintained bike path wraps around beautiful Spring Lake. The 15 mile bike path has public restrooms along the way at Central Park in Spring Lake, in Fruitport at Pamona Park, at William Ferry Park in Ferrysburg and atRycenga Park just west of Spring Lake. Lakeside Beach is a half block off the trail and also has bathrooms available June to September. Drinking fountains exist at all of the above locations plus at Lake Avenue and Whistle Stop Park in Spring Lake. Learn more…
North Bank Trail
The first phase, a 3.3 mile stretch between Fruitport Road and 130th Avenue was completed in 2011. Work is scheduled to begin on the second phase, 4.5 miles from 130th Avenue to Polkton Township and will link to the Musketawa Trail. Eventually the 18 mile, non-motorized pathway will serve as a regional link between the beaches of Grand Haven-Spring Lake area and the Grand Rapids metro area. Learn more…
Coast Guard Run Route
Though this is the same route as the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Run in July, it’s a great route to take anytime of the year. This challenging 3.1 mile route takes you through rolling hills and along the beaches of the Grand Haven area. Sidewalks connect throughout the route from the Tri-Cities YMCA, down Sheldon Rd. to Grand Ave. where you can run along the beach and the Grand River until it takes you back to the Tri-Cities YMCA. Learn more…