Overview
Muskegon's Lakeshore Trail provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake, while also passing among beautiful sand dunes, lively parks, and the city of Muskegon itself. Small sections of the trail follow designated on-road bike lanes but easily link the segments of this lovely trail.
About the Route
The Muskegon Lakeshore Trail follows part of the old railroad corridor that once served the former Sappi paper mill. Native plant landscaping along the trail has replaced brownfield sites and enhanced the natural aspects. Along the trail, trail users will have access to historic sites, maritime attractions, the beach, restaurants, and seasonal festivals.
The Muskegon Lakeshore Trail loops around Pere Marquette Park, where trail users can take in South Pier Light Station and the Muskegon Channel.
Connections
The Muskegon Lakeshore trail connects to the Laketon Trail, via. a short on-road connection, which in turn connects to the Musketawa Trail.
The Muskegon Lakeshore Trail runs between Center St. (North Muskegon) and W. Sherman Boulevard (Muskegon).
Parking is available at:
See TrailLink Map for all parking options and detailed directions.
First I could not find where the trail started at south end. The trail was not marked very well. Some of it had a gorgeous view. Most of it factory or homes.
Construction ruined a large chunk of trail by muskegon brewery, weeds and trees snapped us on several stretches, the short stretch on the very busy roadby the old Sappi land is busy and loud. Long beautiful stretches by water and rehabbed lakeshore! It could be a beautiful trail with some tlc and land donated by Sappi.
This trail is one of the better bikes rides I've ever experienced. Everywhere we turned was a scenic view of Muskegon Lake. Having the Hotel 2 blocks from the trail was definitely a plus.
Definitely going back to the "Deck" beachfront restaurant at Pere Marquette Park.
We caught the Lakeshore trail near our hotel, the Shoreline Inn. We rode out to Lake Michigan, did the Beachwood Boardwalk Loop, then rode back and stayed in the trail until we reached the end. We were wishing in continued around the north side of Muskegon Lake too. The trail was in good shape, mostly flat, with lots of great views of both lakes (Muskegon and Michigan), lots of birds and many boats to look at. The only thing we’d do differently if we did it again is we would take a right at the roundabout and ride down by the submarine. Great ride!
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