Warren Woods State Park
311-acre nature preserve with majestic maple forest
Southwest Michigan, MI | active | 1 to 8 hours



The Mt. Randal Loop is a combination of three trails and a shoreline walk that makes for a 4-mile trek and the best hike in this 1,952-acre park. This outing includes a bit of everything: a stroll along Lake Michigan, stretches through forests, knee-bending climbs up mountains of sand to sweeping views below.
*Hours subject to change.
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Overview
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Overview
What's great
Intriguing Geology
Along the hike you’ll be able to spot the different types of dunes from in this park: parallel dunes, blowouts, and parabolic dunes or parallel dunes that have been carved by a series of wind-blown indentations. To help understand the unique natural aspects of the area, a handful of interpretive displays have been erected within the park.
What's unique
Best Seasons
The best time to venture into the park is when the wildflowers bloom in April, or in mid- to late October when the leaves of the hardwood forests are touched with brilliant hues of oranges and reds.
What's worth knowing
Duration
There are quite a few dunes to climb during the outing. Children under the age of six and others with weak knees might require more time than the normal two to three hours most people need for this hike.