Rosy Mound Natural Area

Excellent signage and nicely maintained trail and stairs. If you follow Red #1 to Acorn trail it is a bit longer loop to the next sign, Red #2. If you take Jean Laug-Carroll trail (nearer to the restrooms) it is a more direct route to Red #2 then on to #3 and the beach. It is about 0.75 miles to the beach/water. With lots of stairs. The trail meanders through the woods so there is plenty of shade until the last section and beach. The beach and views of L Michigan are beautiful and the sunsets must be spectacular. Please note: some moron dropped and hypodermic needle on the beach. So watch your step! I disposed of it back at the parking lot. Also note: there is a kiosk at the trail head. The day use fee is $8 to Ottawa County. No pets are allowed and the MI state park sticker is not valid.

This is such a beautiful nature area. It's only a short walk to the lakeshore with amazing views. Thankfully there are lots of places to stop and rest with benches along the paths and between flights of stairs. Lots of trees for shade as well and there's a bathroom right at the entrance for the kiddos to make one last stop before getting on the trail. Would definitely recommend this trail if you're up for a short hike and want to enjoy a breathtaking view at the end.

One of the nicest trails ever! Hike through a beautiful forest trail with plenty of steps...stairs, and the down to dunes and the beach of Lake Michigan. Loved it!

Our bus load of 48 people really enjoyed our hour and a half here on April 26. Parking is free before Memorial Day in the spring. The trails are well kept and it is such a nice view of the lake. The bathrooms were also well maintained.

My wife and I had a very nice 4 mile hike all around the park. We walked down to the beach and swam for an hour or so. A beautiful park and very well maintained

We love visiting Rosy mound, love the beautiful scenery. Catching the sunset is the best and hiking their paths.

Good hike, lots of stairs so be warned. Kids and I did it in "stair bursts" and it was a good workout. Saw a deer and lots of chipmunks. $8 day pass/$25 county annual pass

Excellent place to spend the day. Well groomed trails make the hike enjoyable. Remember to get your Ottawa County parking pass.