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Albert C Keppel Forest Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Holland, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Albert C Keppel Forest Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Dog-friendlyQuiet

Compact pine-filled park featuring trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic tables.

What runners say about Albert C Keppel Forest Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (65 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Small simple clean short and sweet.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Quiet and peaceful trails with benches”

Beautiful forrest with red pine. Not a long trail but a few circuits around and it is a good quality hiking experience.

★★★★★ — Cruz , Jan 2024

Beautiful place to explore and relax. We had a family walk and decided to build this wood shelter just for fun and to compete with the ones around!!

★★★★★ — Daniela , Nov 2021

Nice walking / biking trails through thick canopy of pine and other native trees. The surface is easy to walk on and we'll maintained. Good for kids and dogs. Did not see any poison ivy along the sides.

★★★★★ — Martin , Jun 2020

A great park to walk plus ride bikes. It's a small version of Riley Trails Park!

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 65 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Quiet and peaceful trails with benches”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Pretty walking park for you with your dog.”

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Plan your run at Albert C Keppel Forest Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Albert C Keppel Forest Preserve

2100-2110 W Lakewood Blvd, Holland, MI 49424

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.