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Linear Park Trail

The Linear Park Trail at Linear Park in Grand Haven, Michigan is an easy 0.7-mile out-and-back paved trail that features views of Grand River.

Linear Park is located on Harbor Island directly across the channel from Chinook Pier. The park, and this trail, run from the Third Street Bridge to the power plant, where the South Channel joins the Grand River. Hikers will find plenty of nice views of the South Channel and Grand River along the entire trail.

Amenities
Hikers will find picnic tables with grills, platforms for fishing, and interpretive signs.

Note: 
Owing to the current very level of the water table in Michigan, this park has been significantly compromised in certain spots, including total collapse of some of the paved path. Hikers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution.

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Know Before You Go

  • The Linear Park Trail in Grand Haven, MI is a short, 0.7-mile paved trail offering views of the Grand River and South Channel.
  • The trail is located in Linear Park on Harbor Island, running from the Third Street Bridge to the power plant, and includes amenities like picnic tables, grills, and fishing platforms.
  • Due to high water levels, parts of the trail may be damaged or collapsed, requiring hikers to exercise extreme caution.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
17'
Rating
0.0
Added
February 03, 2020
Updated
February 03, 2020

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Total Change
1'
Ascent
17'
Descent
17'
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Features

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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    43.06947, -86.229992
  2. Main Trailhead

    43.06947, -86.229992
  3. Lookout point at the end of the trail - View of Grand River

    43.067897, -86.234169
    Lookout point at the end of the trail - View of Grand River
  4. high water is impacting this park quite heavily

    43.068092, -86.233233
    high water is impacting this park quite heavily

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Paved

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