Near Millennium Park Loop
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Near Millennium Park Loop
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Millennium Park Loop

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The perfect escape from Grand Rapids for some peace and quiet, fresh air, and lots of green space to explore.
2.8
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeLess CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.78mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
615ft
High Point
589ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the Currie Amphitheater parking area, head southeast on the elevated concrete path across the pond toward a brief section of pavement before heading left (east) on the Kent Trails: Millennium Park greenway. This flat, concrete path makes for a nice and easy warmup for visitors of all ages and abilities. Stay to the right to continue on the multi-use greenway for just over a mile.At the next intersection, turn left onto the natural surface Trestle Trail before another left onto the Muskrat Trail. This section of the park is primarily wetlands where fewer visitors and more natural landscape provides shelter for lots of birds and wildlife. At the next intersection, turn left (west) to begin the return trip on a section shared by the Yellow Loop and Red Loop.Finally, head past the Causeway trail to make another left onto the Heron Lake Trail. Here, you'll find the Observation Deck Spur, where a raised platform juts over the lake. As many locals know, this park and these vantage points looking west over the lakes are beautiful spots at sunset.Take the Heron Lake Trail back to the west before retracing your steps on the Kent Trails: Millennium Park and brief connector up to the parking area. For on-trail navigation, check out the Mobile App.

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