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Crahen Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Rapids, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crahen Valley Park'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-friendly park featuring picnic tables, ponds and streams along with marked and unmarked paths.
What runners say about Crahen Valley Park
“Probably one of if not the best park near Grand Rapids, firstly almost all the trails are very well kept, so its hard to get lost.”
“Beside the paved routes with a beautiful lookout point, there is a trail down into The Valley where beautiful, different nature scenes can be experienced.”
“Crahen Valley Park has a wonderful paved trail that is an easy walk looping through the ample parking lot.”
“The trails are clean, the scenery is lovely, and it’s very dog-friendly, making it a great spot for pet owners.”
I’ve walked a lot of parks in the area, but hadn’t yet trekked over to Crahen Valley Park until recently. There are several different paths to take that vary in length and difficulty, but most beginners will fare just fine. Crahen Valley Park is a perfect place for a solo or family walk. Highly recommend!
Wow! This is a beautiful park. It has a quarter mile paved loop around a large field, with picnic benches and benches, a grand view of the valley, and a neat wooden bridge.
Very nice and diverse park for hiking and enjoying the nature. Beside the paved routes with a beautiful lookout point, there is a trail down into The Valley where beautiful, different nature scenes can be experienced.
This is definitely my favorite hiking spot in grand rapids, if you park at the big lot on the corner of Crahen and Leonard you can walk straight towards the valley and you'll stumble on a trail that takes you into the valley. It's unmarked so it's fun to adventure with lots of little trails going around!
Trail conditions & character
“Beside the paved routes with a beautiful lookout point, there is a trail down into The Valley where beautiful, different nature scenes can be experienced.”
“Beside the paved routes with a beautiful lookout point, there is a trail down into The Valley where beautiful, different nature scenes can be experienced.”
“The steep hills will work your legs - Unmarked and leaf covered trails make it easy to get off the path.”
“Crahen Valley Park has a wonderful paved trail that is an easy walk looping through the ample parking lot.”
“It has a quarter mile paved loop around a large field, with picnic benches and benches, a grand view of the valley, and a neat wooden bridge.”
“The trails are clean, the scenery is lovely, and it’s very dog-friendly, making it a great spot for pet owners.”
“There is no trail map and no trail markers so be prepared to find your own way in the valley!”
“Theres actually two paved loops, i couldnt find any easily accessible unpaved trails.”
Plan your run at Crahen Valley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegrandrapidstwp.org
- Phone+1 616-361-7391
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
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