Thursday, October 30, 2025

Events for the Weekend of Nov 1-2, 2025

a wooded valley
a wooded valley (photo provided by Ottawa Parks Foundation)

compiled from various sources

Saturday, Nov 1- Ottawa Sands, 5 miles

Hike the beautiful dunes of the Lake Michigan Coastal Greenway from Ottawa Sands all the way to P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! Transportation back to Ottawa Sands will be provided so we can walk the length of the trail segment one-way! Route is approximately 5 miles and includes dirt trails with some steep hills and sandy segments.

Sponsored by Ottawa County Parks and Recreation and Harbor Transit. Saturday, November 1, 1-4:30 PM. NO pets. There is a fee for this hike, and hikers must be 12 years old and up. See more at registration link

Register at The Ottawa County Parks Foundation


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Saturday, Nov 1- North Country Trail, 3 miles or more if desired

The Spirit of the Woods Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be hosting its monthly hike November 1, from the Upper Branch Bridge trailhead on South Branch Road. 43.92831 -86.020085. Parking requires a day use fee or a Federal Pass. Meet at 10 am.

The hike will go south on the NCT to 40th St. and back for a total of about 3 moderate miles. Hikers may choose to continue farther, but there is a half-mile roadwalk before reaching the Bowman Semi-primitive area. The trail in this area follows the Pere Marquette River for a short distance, then traverses woods, crossing a small creek. There is one significant climb.

For more information, contact SPW Chapter

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Saturday, Nov 1- Hike Muskegon regular hike

The Hike Muskegon- West Michigan Parks group hikes every Tuesday and Saturday at 11:00 am (and occasionally other times). Their destinations are posted only a couple of days ahead of time, so check the Facebook Group to find where the next hike will be.

For more information, see the Hike Muskegon Facebook Group

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To have your quiet outdoor recreational event in West Michigan listed, contact Joan Young. They will be posted the Monday before the event.


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