The West Michigan Water Trail extends from the Lake Michigan Recreation Area north of Luding­ton (Mason County) to Buchanan Park south of Grand Haven (Ottawa County). The water trail lies within portions of Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Kent and Ottawa counties. West Michigan's 90-mile stretch of Lake Michigan coastline features popular swimming beaches and large sand dunes, forests, wetlands, lakes and streams. Lake Michigan provides access to 12 major river systems, scenic lakes, har­bors, natural areas, working waterfronts, and federally designated wild and scenic rivers. The Grand River (Michigan’s longest) and the Mus­kegon River (Michigan’s second longest) enter Lake Michigan through West Michigan.

This map shows the Northern half of the trail. Visit the Southern half of the trail.