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Explore the best rated trails in Richland, MI, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail . With more than 50 trails covering 718 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Recent Trail Reviews

Battle Creek Linear Park

Pretty Rough

May, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

While it has an excellent round trip if you the whole trail (including backtracking), the pavement is in rough shape with very few portions being smooth, you're alongside traffic for long segments, and some of it set in urban settings, you might want to choose a different trail altogether.

The only drinking fountain that I came across is by a baseball field by Brooks St. & Garfield Ave.

Grand River Edges Trail

Nice trails, urban southerntrail snd wooden northern trail.

May, 2026 by bfurlong1980

Nice trails, urban southerntrail snd wooden northern trail.

Battle Creek Linear Park

bladder buster

April, 2026 by benttandem

The Battle Creek linear park was very disappointing. Many parts of the trail have wide cracks across the width every 10 feet. If you do not have a flat tire bike this is very jarring. There are also no water or restroom stops on the entire length. And no directional signage or mile markers. There are several areas that are quite hilly. The only reason we gave it a two star instead of a one was there were a couple miles along the river that were smooth and very pleasant.

Accordion

Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail

Good Bike Ride

April, 2026 by ckfb9qqfnr

So the trail is smoother for the Saranac To Ionia portion than it is from Saranac to Lowell. Both are mostly gravel, but the gravel is better heading East from Saranac than west. I recommend parking at the Saranac boat launch and heading East to Ionia.

Butterworth Trail

Not much to see on this circle trail. At the time of this review the offshoot to Oxford is closed and under construction. Part of the trail is a glorified sidewalk.

April, 2026 by bfurlong1980

Not much to see on this circle trail. At the time of this review the offshoot to Oxford is closed and under construction. Part of the trail is a glorified sidewalk.

Plaster Creek Trail

Was a nice trail in early spring.

March, 2026 by bfurlong1980

Was a nice trail in early spring.

Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail

Road Trail Only

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

If you're looking for a nature trail, this isn't it.

You'll only see endless cornfields until you get to Spring Grove Park, where neighborhoods take over.

This is also a pretty hilly all throughout, with some road biking required if you're doing the full trail.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

Okay but Hilly

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

You'll be taken through urban and nature on this trail, with some road biking required.

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Nice Trail

March, 2026 by d5vzmvfjk7

Rode from belding to Greenville. Really nice and scenic ride. About 7 miles one way.

Main Trail

scenic woodsy trails

March, 2026 by allwildhorses

Lovely area to walk your dog, or go to see pretty overlooks, wildlife and just submerse yourself in peaceful settings. Great place for photography as well. There’s one straight trail and many trails that loop around and off that main trail. It’s well maintained and groomed.

Main Trail

beautiful area to walk and enjoy nature

March, 2026 by traillink user

Gorgeous views of the river, wildlife and easy going trails, though some can be a little bit wet so bring some waterproof boots!

Baw Beese Trail

Mix of urban & nature

December, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

You don't send a lot of time in a nature setting with this trail, with the first three or so mile south of Hillsdale being alongside a busy road and pretty rough pavement to boot, and with the last three odd miles being dirt, you might want to skip this trial completely. Falling Waters Trail is short distance driving away, so try that one instead.

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