Michigan: Here’s Where You Can Go Trail Ice Skating
Ice skating, cross-country skiing, and hiking have long been great outdoor winter activities. However, if you combine the three of them together, you could be in for a real thrill. In Michigan, you can go trail ice skating through a forest. Head up to Grand Rapids area to the Muskegon Skating Trail.
Believe it or not, this is not as simple to arrange as it sounds. For starters, the ice obviously needs to be frozen for the duration of the path you are about to embark on. Grand Rapids Kids agrees on the Muskegon uniqueness saying, “How many places let you lace up ice skates and go on an ice skating trail through the woods?!”
If you are unfamiliar with this activity, the ice paths are narrower than you find at your typical rink. The view, environment, and sporting style are somewhat similar to cross-country skiing.
Here Is What You Need To Know About Trail Ice Skating In Michigan
This winter wonderland skating trail is about 60 minutes outside of Grand Rapids, specifically. It was scheduled to open for the season last week. The skating path is five feet wide. Furthermore, it is lit up at night, so you can experience the forest under the night sky.
“Our one-of-a-kind ice skating trail takes you on a 1/4 mile figure-eight loop through the white pine forest,” Muskegon Sports says. All levels are welcome. In fact, if you’d like to freshen up your skills on any of activities, you can do that here too. Muskegon Luge Adventure Park has rink skating, cross-country skiing, and hiking. You can even rent skates onsite.
Currently, a season pass is available to purchase. An individual pass will cost you $105, and a family season pass is $205. The trail’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 am – 9 pm and Friday through Sunday, 10 am – 10 pm.