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Pigeon Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 960 Google reviews · Running trail in West Olive, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pigeon Creek 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.
A 444-acre park featuring multi-use trails plus a lodge, winter skiing & sledding.
What runners say about Pigeon Creek Park
“Trails seemed mostly well maintained, but areas shared with horses were torn up and very loose soil.”
“Beautiful beech trees (wish people would resist carving on the trunks), hardwood, and conifer mixed forest that tower over a lovely spongy forest floor.”
Love this place all times of year. It is such a nice place to get out, unplug, and get away. Cross country ski trails and sledding is always a great winter activity to fight the winter blues. The trails are well maintained, the staff is very helpful.
Trails seemed mostly well maintained, but areas shared with horses were torn up and very loose soil. Beautiful beech trees (wish people would resist carving on the trunks), hardwood, and conifer mixed forest that tower over a lovely spongy forest floor.
Great place for cross-country skiing! Very cheap to rent skis as well! If I can recall it is $8 per person to rent. Trails for well & non-experienced skiers alike🫶 The log cabin also has public restrooms.
We love these trails, especially because they are dog-friendly. But it’s limited in winter due to cross country skiing. We ran across a few areas where people aren’t picking up after their dogs, so that is frustrating that people don’t respect the rules.
Trail conditions & character
“Several miles of nice trails, creek, swamp, upland woods, plus a sledding hill and rental cross country skis in winter with lit prepared ski trails.”
“Several miles of nice trails, creek, swamp, upland woods, plus a sledding hill and rental cross country skis in winter with lit prepared ski trails.”
“Grat place to cross country ski, trails are awesome and was able to take my dog and didnt see a soul, so needless to say its an awesome place to ski”
“In winter they have nicely groomed cross country ski trails with one loop lit up at night.”
“Beautiful beech trees (wish people would resist carving on the trunks), hardwood, and conifer mixed forest that tower over a lovely spongy forest floor.”
“They have equipment rentals, restrooms, a snack bar, tables and a nice big wood burning fireplace.”
“Tons of parking and maps along the way to the way to help guide you!”
Plan your run at Pigeon Creek 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemiottawa.org
- Phone(616) 738-9531
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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