There are some excellent spots for trail running in the Grand Rapids area. Here are some recommendations:
Luton Park. In Rockford, north of town. 9.7 miles of interconnected trails, with varying levels of surface/difficulty. Landscape is native prairie, pines, hardwoods, marshes and three bridge crossings over Rum Creek. This TRAIL MAP shows a few loop options. Main trailhead parking area off 10 Mile Rd. Note: popular for mountain biking.
Cascade Peace Park. Nice hardwood forest trails located 13 miles east of Grand Rapids. Main trail is 4 miles. Access from 8900 Grand Ave.
Egypt Valley Trails. Located in Ada, 12 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. Mainly wooded terrain. There’s a 7.1 mile loop that’s popular for trail running. Trailhead off 4 Mile Rd. NE.
There are some excellent spots for trail running in the Grand Rapids area. Here are some recommendations:
Luton Park. In Rockford, north of town. 9.7 miles of interconnected trails, with varying levels of surface/difficulty. Landscape is native prairie, pines, hardwoods, marshes and three bridge crossings over Rum Creek. This TRAIL MAP shows a few loop options. Main trailhead parking area off 10 Mile Rd. Note: popular for mountain biking.
Cascade Peace Park. Nice hardwood forest trails located 13 miles east of Grand Rapids. Main trail is 4 miles. Access from 8900 Grand Ave.
Egypt Valley Trails. Located in Ada, 12 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. Mainly wooded terrain. There’s a 7.1 mile loop that’s popular for trail running. Trailhead off 4 Mile Rd. NE.
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