While the Great Lake State has many beautiful hikes to choose from, this scenic trail in West Olive, Michigan may be the most breathtaking. Kirk Park is the perfect place to take the whole family, and the family dog, for a relaxing beach day at Lake Michigan. But if you’re looking for a calm and peaceful hike through the woods, you can find that here too.

Kirk Park is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the West Michigan area.
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Very popular among dog lovers, Kirk Park is a public dog beach where happy doggos can run around and enjoy Lake Michigan. But did you know there is more than a beach at Kirk Park?
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Kirk Park has a beautiful and naturally diverse trail that will take you through evergreen forests that lead out to magnificent beach views. The 1.2-mile loop trail is considered an easy route that takes under a half an hour to complete.
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Dogs (must be leashed) won’t be the only thing you see on this trail. Keep your eyes peeled for forest creatures like deer and squirrels!
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The trail becomes even more lovely when the summer ends and the beach crowds leave. Fall is an especially beautiful time of year to visit Kirk Park as the leaves change color.
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Kirk Park is open year-round; so whether you’re heading out for a cold winter hike or spring beach glass collecting, Kirk Park is worth visiting all year long.
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For a map of the Kirk Park Loop, visit the Ottawa County website. Have you hiked this magical forest trail before? Let us know about your experience in the comments below. If you’re looking for even more incredible trails, check out this article about 9 Beachfront Hikes In Michigan that are perfect for a lazy day.

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