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Address<\/h2>\n

Multiple trailheads in
Grand Haven & Jenison, MI <\/p>\n

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Hours<\/h2>\n

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Visitor Info<\/h2>\n

The Idema Explorers Trail is open year-round. Please note plowing of trailheads varies by location. Motorized vehicles of any kind are not allowed.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”wt-template-1-content-section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_image=”https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/assets\/ui\/grey-cloud.svg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”100%” background_position=”top_center” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”16804,16808,16807,16806,16805″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” auto=”on” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

About the Idema Explorers Trail<\/h2>\n

The Idema Explorers Trail (IET) is a planned 36.5-mile, non-motorized, multi-use pathway that will connect public lands between Grand Haven and Grand Rapids in Ottawa County, following the Grand River Greenway. The trail is being constructed in phases along the south side of the Grand River. Once completed, it will link to Grand Rapids and the Kent County portion of the Grand River Greenway.<\/p>\n

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Trailheads<\/h2>\n

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Grand Haven<\/h3>\n

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Connor Bayou Trailhead
12945 North Cedar Dr.
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M-231 Trailhead
12250 North Cedar Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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Riverside Park Trailhead
10317 North Cedar Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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Jenison<\/h3>\n

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Bend Area Access Site
8914 12th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
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Grand Ravines Trailhead
South – 3991 Fillmore Street
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Jenison, MI 49428<\/p>\n

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Grand River Park
9473 28th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
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Jenison Mill Trailhead
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3991 Fillmore Street
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9473 28th Ave
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7746 Cottonwood Dr
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Motor Vehicle Permit Not Required<\/h3>\n

There are no entry or launch fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Dogs Allowed (on leash)<\/h3>\nDogs are required to be leashed (10\u2019 max) and under control at all times and are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Service dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.\n

Dog Rules & Tips<\/a><\/p>\n

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Follow Park Rules<\/h3>\n

All Ottawa County Parks Official Rules are in place.<\/p>\n

Review Park & Open Space Rules<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Features<\/h2>\n

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Accessibility<\/h2>\n

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Requirements & Restrictions<\/h2>\n

Motor Vehicle Permit Not Required<\/h3>\n

There are no entry or launch fees.<\/p>\n

Dogs Allowed (on leash)<\/h3>\n

Dogs are required to be leashed (10\u2019 max) and under control at all times and are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, off-trail, or as posted. Owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Service dogs for persons with disabilities are permitted in all areas at any time.
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Follow Park Rules<\/h3>\n

All Ottawa County Parks Official Rules are in place.
Review Park & Open Space Rules<\/a><\/p>\n

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