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Farview Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Holland, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Farview Nature 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.

BoardwalkShadedScenicQuiet

Park featuring a pond and trails for strolling, hiking and horseback riding.

What runners say about Farview Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“The pond at the end of the trail attracts lots of wildlife, and it’s quite picturesque.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The highway was nearby the lake which was a bummer but the rest of the trail was quiet and woodsy.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“We were looking for a wooded trail (not dunes or marshland) to go for an easy hike and this fit the bill.”

I love this little park / hiking trails. There is no playground or slides or swings. It is simply a little stop where you can hike for a short while. I'm estimating, but I'd guess the trails to be around 1 Mile, ending at big pond. Maybe 2 miles if you actually hike around the whole pond.

★★★★★ — Joel , Jun 2017

We were looking for a wooded trail (not dunes or marshland) to go for an easy hike and this fit the bill. There are no trail signs or maps so we took the main path and ended up by a small lake with a bench to rest at. The highway was nearby the lake which was a bummer but the rest of the trail was quiet and woodsy.

★★★★★ — Kathy , May 2022

A few short loops. Wooded trails. Good for exploring with the kids or getting some fresh air with the dog. A few ponds for fishing.

★★★★★ — Kristen , Sep 2021

Great wooded trail. One way, leads to a small inland lake. Great scenery and round trip, (there and back from lake,) takes roughly 40min. Easy terrain and beautiful location.

★★★★★ — Casey , Sep 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Once you reach the big pond there is a little bench, if you need to rest, or just enjoy the view!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The highway was nearby the lake which was a bummer but the rest of the trail was quiet and woodsy.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“We were looking for a wooded trail (not dunes or marshland) to go for an easy hike and this fit the bill.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Plan your run at Farview Nature Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable

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 Farview Nature Park

6257 138th Ave, Holland, MI 49423

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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.