SNOWSHOEING
See nature up close on a snowshoe trek through Muskegon State Park.
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Winter Hiking with Snowshoes
Our snowshoe trails are a great way to see Muskegon State Park. Our trails will take you from the low levels of the white pine forest to the tops of the Lake Michigan sand dunes with breathtaking views of the tree canopy, Lake Michigan, and Muskegon Lake. Trails are groomed and marked to guide you to natural features and landmarks like the Block House. Our snowshoe trails are not lighted but can be navigated at night with a good headlamp.
Easy and Challenging Trails
The marked snowshoe trail system features five different loops. The White Night Trail runs alongside our 2.5k ski trail and is the only trail that is lighted at night. The Woods Loop is flat and short – good for beginners and youngsters. The Lake Michigan Loop is an intermediate distance and relatively flat. This loop will take you right up to Lake Michigan and connects to the more challenging Highlands Loop for a good view of the Lake from the top of a sand dune. The Lost Lake Loop is the most challenging trail, which will take you around the outer perimeter of the Sports Park and from the lowest point at Lost Lake to the highest point at the Block House Hill.
Equipment Rentals
We rent snowshoes for all sizes. Snowshoes are worn over top of your regular winter or hiking boots. Snowshoes come in various lengths and are approximately sized based on your overall shoe size. Our staff will recommend the best snowshoe for you based on your size and trail conditions. Trekking poles are included with a snowshoe rental. We also rent headlamps for night hiking (our snowshoe trails are not lighted).
Trail Pass and Rental Pricing
Daily trail passes and rentals can only be purchased in-person at our lodge. Season passes can be purchased any time online or at our lodge.| PRICE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Daily Trail Pass | $10 | |
| Daily Snowshoe Rental | $10 | |
| 2 Activity Package (choice of ski, skate or snowshoe) | $15 | $35 (with rental equip. included) |
| 3 Activity Package (ski, skate and snowshoe) | $20 | $40 (with rental equip. included) |
| Children 7 and under | No pass required | |
| Family Season Pass (includes ski, skate, snowshoe) | $205 | |
| Individual Season Pass (includes ski, skate, snowshoe) | $105 |
Snowshoeing 101
Watch a quick guide on snowshoeing before you visit.
Check Conditions Before You Visit
Weather conditions can force us to occasionally close portions of trails. We work hard to keep our trails groomed and marked for optimal hiking. Check our conditions page before you visit for a detailed report on trail conditions.
Adventure Gift Cards
Our gift cards are easy to give and perfect for people who like to gift a fun experience. Adventure Gift Cards can be used to purchase luge and zip line tickets, season and day passes and any food or merchandise at the park.