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Riley Trails Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 644 Google reviews · Running trail in Holland, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Riley Trails 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.

MixedLoopShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parking

Family-friendly destination for hiking and biking, centered around a former landfill.

What runners say about Riley Trails Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (644 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The mountain bike loop isn't the most challenging, but it is a lot of fun, fast, and very beautiful.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“My dog loves running around and sniffing all the trees like literally every one .”

I love walking Riley Trails Park in every season, although I seem to get lost every time I go! Trails are shared with mountain bikers. There are two parking entrances, one on Riley and another on 160th. The trails are dog friendly. Very peaceful.

★★★★★ — Danicajhey , Apr 2023

This is a great Trail System for not just an Adult but also the entire Family. It is good for kids to learn not only how to navigate a trail system, but also gain confidence in their abilities. No matter your skill level it is a good trail, with lots to offer. Very flowy and easy to stay focused.

★★★★★ — Doctor , Aug 2022

Great wooded area for hiking. You will feel like you are far away somewhere in a forest hiking and in reality you're in the neighborhood in someone's backyard. Huge area with plenty of shaded and sunny trails. Short and longer hikes available. Perfect place!

★★★★★ — Anthony , Jul 2024

Lots of space - I never feel crowded when I go hiking here. I try to stay off the bike paths and give the bikes right of way, and this is easy to do. There are several trails and several miles to hike. Most of the paths are shaded by trees. Some dunes/sandy hiking is available as well. Dogs are allowed on leashes.

★★★★★ — Cecelia , Jul 2018

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Park offers trails for hiking and biking, along with parking lot, outhouse, and picnic table.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“We like it for all the different kinds of terrain and it's a great spot for walking your dog as well.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The mountain bike loop isn't the most challenging, but it is a lot of fun, fast, and very beautiful.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Most of the paths are shaded by trees.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“No matter your skill level it is a good trail, with lots to offer.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“The mountain bike loop isn't the most challenging, but it is a lot of fun, fast, and very beautiful.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Plan your run at Riley Trails 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
  • 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
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemiottawa.org
  • Phone+1 616-738-4810
  • 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

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 Riley Trails Park

16300 Riley St, 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.