Get those hats and gloves ready because winter is coming. This is a great time to plan your Great Lakes winter getaway to the Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park at Muskegon State Park. The park is a popular winter destination in West Michigan and offers activities for families, first-time visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Enjoy ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and Michigan's only public luge track.

Two individuals lying in the snow, smiling and looking at the camera, with a colorful sled next to them.

What can you do at the Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park?

Cross Country Ski:

Explore more than 15 kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails that wind through quiet woods, rolling dunes, and areas near Lake Michigan. The gentle terrain is ideal for beginners and returning skiers.

Person cross-country skiing through a snow-covered forest, poised in front of wooden platform.

Ice Skate:

Skate across two acres of natural outdoor ice, including a quarter mile ice skating trail through the woods. Both the rink and trail are lit at dusk. Skate rentals and “trainers” are available on a first come basis.
❄️ Tip: Watch for free skate lessons on select Wednesday nights.

A person wearing a pink hat and black jacket is smiling while skating on a trail leading through a forest.

Luge:

Try Michigan's only public luge track, one of only four luge tracks in the United States. The track is designed for general public use and offers an Olympic style thrill at speeds up to 30 mph while keeping safety in mind.
❄️ Tip: Make a reservation for your luge session.

A child sledding down a snowy luge track.

Snowshoe:

Snowshoe trails let you explore scenic areas of Muskegon State Park. Choose a short route or a more challenging path with elevated views of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Three trail systems support all skill levels.

Sign indicating 'Snowshoe Trail Lake Michigan Loop' with a snow-covered top, beside blurred figures walking in the background through a snowy forest.

Sled:

The family sledding area is designed with young children and their parents in mind, but all ages can join the fun. The sledding hill is located next to the ice rinks, making it easy for adults to keep an eye on kids.
❄️ Tip: Check current winter weather and trail conditions before you go.

Two people sledding down a snowy hill at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park, with others visible in the background.

Who can participate?

Everyone! Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park provides access to all activities for people with varying abilities. With the use of adaptive sports equipment and accommodations, visitors can enjoy ice skating, skiing, luge, sledding, and snowshoeing. Adaptive equipment and support from fully trained staff are available during any visit or reservation, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a West Michigan winter experience.

A child rides a blue and yellow ice bicycle on a snowy surface.

Are you warming up to winter? The next time you see a fresh blanket of snow, gather the family and head to the Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park for a fun and memorable Great Lakes winter adventure.