Grand Rapids Hiking & Adventure Group

Let's hike this neat trail that starts at the Newaygo Welcome Center.

We'll go out and hike for an hour. I take breaks about every 20 minutes or so and/or every time we get to the top of a steep hill. I call those "catch your breath" breaks.

PLEASE BRING THIS TRAIL UP ON ALL TRAILS BEFORE YOU GET TO THE TRAILHEAD. Yes, I'm leading the hike, but something might come up, and you might need to get back to the parking lot on your own.

ALSO, MOST TRAILHEADS HAVE POOR SERVICE. If you wait till you arrive at the hike, you probably won't be able to access the trail on AllTrails.

We'll hike for an hour, figure out where we are, take a snack break, and hike back to the starting point.

We'll hike about 5 miles total at a 2.5 mph pace.

If you've never gone on a organized hike before, please give us a try. Hiking is for everyone. There are groups for everyone. You just need to find out where you fit in. Hike your own hike.

If you have questions, pls text me at 616 446 8102. I'll have a white Honda Pilot. If you've never been to this location before, please give yourself a few extra minutes. If you're running late, pls text me. We can wait a few minutes.

By the way: I recommend hiking poles and water on every hike. This section is not all that hilly, but poles will help save your knees and possibly prevent spills.

I ALWAYS post my hikes on my FB group West Michigan Hikers. I try and post here on MeetUp too.

Good place for a walk and talk in the woods. 52 weeks - rain or shine!
Natural trail surface with moderate difficulty. This is a popular dog walking park so bring Fido if you want. Terrain is 40% Hilly, 60% Moderate and 10% flat so you will have 110% terrain! Perimeter trail is .9 miles (about 20 min) with many internal trails to explore as well. Number of loops and pace depend on personal preference - no pressure! Provin is just west of Robinette's on 4 mile. Hiking poles not necessary but some find them helpful. We meet in the parking lot at noon. In winter months, trail can be icy. Good idea to have extra support such as poles and traction cleats (Yaktrax). DISCLAIMER: All hikers hike at their own risk.

This hike will combine two loop trails, one in the Grand Ravines area and one in the Grand River Park.

Total mileage should be around 6.5 miles. Moderate pace around 3.5 mph.

Optional post hike lunch stop at Peppinos Pizza located at 5065 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale MI, 49401.

Good place for a walk and talk in the woods. 52 weeks - rain or shine!
Natural trail surface with moderate difficulty. This is a popular dog walking park so bring Fido if you want. Terrain is 40% Hilly, 60% Moderate and 10% flat so you will have 110% terrain! Perimeter trail is .9 miles (about 20 min) with many internal trails to explore as well. Number of loops and pace depend on personal preference - no pressure! Provin is just west of Robinette's on 4 mile. Hiking poles not necessary but some find them helpful. We meet in the parking lot at noon. In winter months, trail can be icy. Good idea to have extra support such as poles and traction cleats (Yaktrax). DISCLAIMER: All hikers hike at their own risk.