Snow Season
Snowshoeing
See Muskegon State Park up close on marked trails from the forest floor to the top of the dunes.
Overview
See The Park From The Ground Up
Snowshoeing is the simplest way to get out into Muskegon State Park once the snow flies. Five marked loops carry you out of the white pine forest and up through the sand dunes, past landmarks like the Block House, to open views of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. Nothing to master — just strap in and start walking. Most of the trails go dark after sunset, but the White Night Trail stays lit, and a headlamp will get you through the rest.
From The Pines To The Dunes
“Every rise in the trail trades the forest floor for another few feet of view.”
There's no faster way to move than snowshoeing, and that's the point — the pace matches the scenery. The marked loops carry you out of the quiet of the white pine forest and up toward the open dune tops, where the trees give way to a wide view of Lake Michigan. It's the same ground our hikers cover every summer, just slower, quieter, and dressed in snow.
Snowshoe Trail Descriptions
White Night Trail
Beginner2.5K
Runs alongside our 2.5K ski trail and is the only snowshoe trail that's lighted at night.
Woods Loop
Beginner1.0K
Flat and short — a good starting point for beginners and younger snowshoers.
Lake Michigan Loop
Intermediate1.5K
A relatively flat, intermediate-distance loop that takes you right up to the shore of Lake Michigan.
Highlands Loop
Intermediate – Advanced0.8K
Connects to the Lake Michigan Loop for a climb up a sand dune and a rewarding view of the lake from the top.
Lost Lake Dune Trail
Advanced5.0K
The most challenging loop, circling the outer perimeter of the park from the low point at Lost Lake to the high point at Block House Hill.
Conditions change fast out on the dunes — check our trail conditions page before you head out so you know exactly what's groomed and open.
What's Included
Important Information
Good To Know
Equipment Rentals
We rent snowshoes in a range of sizes, worn right over your regular winter or hiking boots. Our staff will recommend the best fit based on your size and the day's trail conditions, and trekking poles are included with every rental. Since the trails aren't lighted, we also rent headlamps for anyone heading out after dark. Trail passes and rentals are lodge purchases only; they aren't available to book online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No — snowshoe rental is available on site for $10 and comes with trekking poles included. Our staff will match you with the right size based on your boots and the day's trail conditions.
A daily trail pass is $10, and rental is another $10 if you need it. Multi-activity passes covering ski, skate, and snowshoe together are also available, and a season pass covers unlimited snowshoeing all winter.
Only the White Night Trail, which runs alongside our lighted ski trail. The rest of the snowshoe trails aren't lighted, but headlamps are available to rent for night hikes.
The trail system winds from the floor of the white pine forest up to the top of the Lake Michigan sand dunes, with views of the tree canopy, Lake Michigan, and Muskegon Lake along the way. Trails are marked to guide you to landmarks like the Block House.
Woods Loop and White Night are flat, beginner-friendly options. Lake Michigan Loop is a relatively flat intermediate distance leading to the lakeshore, Highlands Loop steps up with a dune climb, and Lost Lake Dune Trail is the most challenging, circling the park's outer perimeter.
Yes — a complimentary trail map is included with every trail pass, and you can view the full map on this page before you visit.
Snow Season
Snowshoeing
Trail Pass & Rental Pricing
Daily Trail Pass
$10Snowshoe trail access — rental sold separately
Daily Snowshoe Rental
$10Snowshoes sized to fit, trekking poles included
2 Activities
$15 / $35Choice of ski, skate, or snowshoe — no rental / with rental
3 Activities
$20 / $40Ski, skate, and snowshoe — no rental / with rental
Children 7 & Under
FreeNo day pass required
Family Season Pass
$205Unlimited ski, skate & snowshoe all winter, up to 6 people
BookIndividual Season Pass
$105Unlimited ski, skate & snowshoe all winter, for one
Book
No rental / with rental where noted. Sold on site only.
Conditions change fast out on the dunes — check our trail conditions page before you visit.
Try More Winter Activities
Winter Luge
One of only 4 public luge tracks in the United States. Feel up to 40 mph on natural ice.
Ski
15km of lighted, groomed trails through the dunes — no one else offers this within 3 hours.
Skate
The only lighted ice skating trail of its kind in the Midwest — skate through the woods.
Youth Winter Sports League
Structured winter programming for youth — build skills, confidence, and love for the outdoors.
What Our Guests Say
Don't take our word for it — here's what visitors from across the Midwest have to say about their day at the park.
Ready to Hit the Trails?
Trail passes start at $10 and are sold on site. Grab a season pass online for unlimited snowshoeing all winter long.