Hiking Trails

Looking to venture out into the wilderness? Newaygo County is home to miles of hiking trails and numerous nature areas that allow you to get out and create and adventure of your own making.

McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve

November 27, 2023

Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam

July 24, 2020

Huron Manistee National Forest

October 30, 2017

Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary

September 27, 2017

Choose the Right Trail for Your Adventure

First Time Hikers

Everyone starts somewhere. Ready to wander out on your first trail hiking adventure? We have just the right spot for you!

Beginner Trails

Endurance

Want to Go Explore the North Country Trail? Newaygo County is home to some of the longest trail segments of this 4,000 mile hiking trail. Your adventure begins!

Endurance Trails

Looped Trails

Want the simplicity of ending up where you began? These loop trails offer trails of varying lengths and challenge that all circle back to your home base.

Loop Trails

Stories from the Trail

Newaygo Gets The Edge

by Newaygo County Staff | Nov 1, 2017 | Trails | 0 Comments

As residents and visitors alike agree, Newaygo County has an enviable natural resource base that has to be experienced firsthand to be fully appreciated. 2014 brought the introduction of a new Newaygo County asset: The Edge! Ready to get away for an afternoon, an...

Hit the Trail

Newaygo is the perfect hub to begin your adventure. Whether you are planning an overnight stay or a week long trek, we have the right trail head for you. What are you waiting for?

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