Lakeshore Connector Path (Grand Haven to Holland):
Michigan
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Description:
The Lakeshore Connector Path runs along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, between Grand Haven and Holland, a distance of nearly 20 miles. The paved path parallels Lakeshore Drive and offers access to beachfront parks along the way, including Kirk Park and Tunnel Park. You can also get to the lake at James Street and Riley Street. These areas have no facilities.

Because the trail crosses private driveways, trail users must watch for traffic entering and exiting. Bikes are cautioned to keep their speed down, and families with small children should keep them near hand.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Parking is available at Holland State Park, Tunnel Park and Kirk Park. See the Trail Website for more information on these parks.
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Hills in Mi
By JeffatMSU in October, 2007
"I'm a bit mixed on this trail. Cons are your so close to Lake Mich, yet you hardly ever see it due to all the private housing, which leads to crossing many driveways and some roads along the path. Since path goes along Lakeshore, it can also get noisy from large trucks and hogs out for a spin. Pros. are the awesome rolling hills, great at high speeds, but a car in a driveway could end your glide quickly. Beautiful private flowerbeds along the trail add a nice variety too. Kirk Park is about midpoint of trail.

Given that this trail goes along the roads shoulder for the industrial portion, plus it slopes into roads, I'd highly recommend keeping kids from this trail."
Nice trail
By BRENT WOLFE in September, 2004
"This is a great trail, only make sure that if you are riding the
complete trail that you bring water and snacks. There were no shops along the path. There are lots of small hills as the trail flowed with the terrain."
Beautiful but not well maintained
By Bill O'Brien in March, 2004
"I love this trail. There are gentle hills along Lakeshore Drive through a beautiful wooded area.

I skate so the drawbacks are that many people use water sprinklers across the trail and there are sand and sticks along the trail.

This trail is better for walkers, runners or slow bike riders."