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Van Buren Street Dunes
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in West Olive, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Van Buren Street Dunes' 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.
Sand dunes and nature trails meander through this serene park featuring wooded sections.
What runners say about Van Buren Street Dunes
“Beautiful park with easy to moderate hiking paths and serene forest trails.”
“Dogs are allowed off-leash here so it is a great place to let your pups run free!”
“Beautiful park with easy to moderate hiking paths and serene forest trails.”
“It was nice that you can bring your dogs and walk them off leash.”
Great little set of trails. Some are sparsely marked but the main route is easy enough to follow in the summer. Everyone we met on the trail was friendly and had their dogs with them and several off leash which is allowed. Perfect for family hiking/walking. Not that strenuous - only a few hills.
The best leash free place to walk a dog in Holland/Ottawa County. Great after a heavy rain as there is no mud. Lots of hills and a well marked path. Open hunting allowed so we go elsewhere during deer rifle season.
Good trails. It's nice that this is an off leash dog friendly park. Only additional thing I'd want is better marked trails and a couple of well placed maps
Absolutely beautiful. Buggy? Yes. But, hey, it's nature :P Would love to come back and hike the whole trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Hunting is allowed and people do hunt here despite the frequency of regular walkers/runners and off leash dogs.”
“Beautiful park with easy to moderate hiking paths and serene forest trails.”
“Beautiful park with easy to moderate hiking paths and serene forest trails.”
“Excellent trails with some challenging hills but tons of shade for hikes on hot days”
Plan your run at Van Buren Street Dunes
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — 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.
- Websitemiottawa.org
- Phone+1 616-738-4810
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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