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Hikes will cover about 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace. Four to six inches of snow is required for the hikes to take place. These hikes due to the hilly landscape in the park are for participants age 8 years old and up. Layered winter clothing and boots are recommended. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from us. Please register one week in advance of the hike if you need to reserve snowshoes. Register by calling 231-798-3573.
Additional events will be held:
Jan. 21
Jan. 28
Feb. 4
Feb. 11
For information about the snow conditions email Elizabeth at Brockwell-TillmanE@michigan.gov or call the Center at 231-798-3573.
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. To make a camping reservation, visit MIDNRReservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.
Please Note: Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather and other reasons. Please call the park to confirm dates/times prior to your arrival.
Hoffmaster State Park Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, MI 49441 Meeting location: Meet at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor CenterHoffmaster State Park
Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, MI 49441
Meeting location: Meet at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center
Start: February 18, 2023 10:30 AM
End: February 18, 2023 11:30 AM
Hikes will cover about 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace. Four to six inches of snow is required for the hikes to take place. These hikes due to the hilly landscape in the park are for participants age 8 years old and up. Layered winter clothing and boots are recommended. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from us. Please register one week in advance of the hike if you need to reserve snowshoes. Register by calling 231-798-3573.
Additional events will be held:
Jan. 21
Jan. 28
Feb. 4
Feb. 11
For information about the snow conditions email Elizabeth at Brockwell-TillmanE@michigan.gov or call the Center at 231-798-3573.
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. To make a camping reservation, visit MIDNRReservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.
Please Note: Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather and other reasons. Please call the park to confirm dates/times prior to your arrival.
