Michigan · Hiking

Lake Loop

Lake LoopPhoto: H. Michael Miley, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.3 mi
loop
38 ft
climb
927 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Lake Loop is an easy, short hike of about 1.3 miles in Michigan, sitting just 0.4 miles from the community of Midland Park. The trail rises only about 38 feet from its lowest point at 891 feet to a high of 927 feet, and the steepest stretch comes around the 0.97-mile mark at about 8% grade. It's a gentle outing that makes an easy addition to a day spent close to town. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 72°F in May and 76°F in September, with July peaking near 85°F. For a change of pace on the water, the Kalamazoo River Water Trail lies about 6.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Lake Loop

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 19°

    2. Feb

      36° / 20°

    3. Mar

      48° / 28°

    4. Apr

      61° / 38°

    5. May

      72° / 49°

    6. Jun

      81° / 58°

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

    9. Sep

      76° / 53°

    10. Oct

      63° / 43°

    11. Nov

      48° / 34°

    12. Dec

      37° / 25°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gull Lake Biological Stn, MI, 0.2 mi away at 925 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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