Are dogs allowed on Sanctuary Woods?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Sanctuary Woods but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Sanctuary Woods?

No, Sanctuary Woods does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Sanctuary Woods?

Sanctuary Woods is rated moderate. It is 0.9 miles long with 203 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Sanctuary Woods suitable for kids?

Yes, Sanctuary Woods is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

See Michigan trail conditions

ModerateLoop

Michigan

Sanctuary Woods

Holland, Michigan

0.9 mi

Distance

203 ft

Elev. Gain

23m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

40 acres of stone trails and 171 steps. There is a park in the northwestern corner of Laketown Township on 66th Street. The park was created thanks to a generous gift from the DenUyl family and the Natural Resources Trust Fund Gran trails.

From Wikipedia

Sanctuary Woods Multimedia, Inc. was a Canadian-American multimedia developer and third-party game publisher. It was one of the early multimedia companies developing products for CD-ROM distribution. The founders, Brian Beninger and Toni Beninger, were both experienced technologists who saw the potential for developing family-oriented and educational multimedia projects when Apple Inc. released Hypercard.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:190 ft

Max:227 ft

62 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.