Stearns Creek North Loop
The Stearns Creek North Loop at Stearns Creek Park in Grand Haven, Michigan is an easy 0.5-mile loop trail that features views of the Stearns Bayou.To follow this trail, start at the trailhead, keep West at the first junction, and circle back to the parking area. There are many other routes to be taken within this trail system, so bringing a map can be useful here.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
About the Trail System
The Stearns Creek Park trail system was opened summer 2019 and is maintained and administered by the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission. It features 1.7 miles of easily-hiked trails, robust way-finding signage, and benches & picnic tables.
This trail fits into the plan of various parks & rec organizations across the State of Michigan to preserve valuable natural land and create a walkable greenway from the source of the Grand River in Jackson, MI, to the mouth at the City of Grand Haven, MI.
A former pine plantation, it is one of few spaces in the state where it is possible to make an attempt to restore the native Oak savannas that dominated many parts of the state before extensive development within the state and harvesting of timber to rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire.
Features and Amenities
- Rustic hiking trails, some boardwalks
- Waterway overlooks
- Kayak access
- Various historical sign and artifacts
- Benches
- Picnic tables
- Port-a-let
- Leashed dogs permitted
- No hunting of any kind permitted
