The Drag on Trail • Hardy D Am P Ond W Ater Trail

West Michigan Trails

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7 220th Croton Hardy Chestnut ©2021 Rockford Advertising. All rights reserved. Miles 40th 1 Mile 1 Mile The Dragon Trail The new 11.5-mile section from Hardy Dam County Marina to Big Bend Park meanders along the edge of Hardy Dam Pond After more than 10 years of planning, engineering, fundraising, beneath majestic white pines through rolling hills and mature forest. and approvals by Consumers Energy and the Federal Energy This out-and-back trail is open year round. It passes through Sandy Regulatory Commission, three sections of The Dragon Trail are Beach County Park, a good place to camp with access to the trail. now open and ready for your enjoyment. The 1.5-mile trail loop at Brower County Park was recently When completed, the trail will make a 47-mile loop around completed and is also open year round. You’ll find the trailhead Hardy Dam Pond, a reservoir on the Muskegon River created when behind the amphitheater at the upper boat launch parking area. Consumers Energy built the Hardy Hydroelectric Dam in 1931 on At the Newaygo State Park boat ramp, about a half mile of trail is a site once known as “The Oxbow.” The trail gets its name from completed on the east and west sides of the boat ramp traveling the shape of the reservoir which resembles a Chinese dragon. along the edge of the lagoon and reservoir. Officially known as “Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam,” this Trail construction will continue this summer. If these three professionally designed and built trail was specifically engineered new sections are any indication of what’s to come, The Dragon is as a rolling grade “flow” trail optimized for mountain biking, but destined to become one of America’s great destination mountain also well suited for hiking, and fat biking during the winter season. biking and hiking trails. For more information, visit: TheDragon.us You will appreciate the attention to detail as the trail follows the natural contours of the hillsides and along the edges of Hardy Dam Pond with several bridges and scenic overlooks. Hardy Dam Pond Water Trail This is a two-way trail system. Riders yield to hikers. With nearly 4,000 acres of surface area and more than 50 miles of Descending riders yield to climbing riders. Most of the trail is scenic shoreline, Hardy Dam Pond is a great place for paddling, intermediate level. Some sections are more strenuous requiring fishing and pleasure boating. You’ll find camping and easy access all greater physical ability and technical skill. Stay alert and always around the Pond, including 3 county parks, 3 township parks, practice good trail etiquette. Newaygo State Park and several private resorts and boat launches.