Discover Evart on the Muskegon River

Evart, Michigan, offers a variety of activities: the Pere Marquette Rail Trail runs directly through the City of Evart, offering opportunities for biking, jogging, walking, and enjoying nature. The Muskegon River adds more ways to explore the area: a riverside walking trail and boat and canoe access at Riverside Park West, as well as boating and shore fishing at Evart Park. A farmers market, genealogical research, and annual events round out the picture. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether to focus on the trail, the river, local vendors, or an event date.

Trails and Outdoor Activities

The Pere Marquette Rail Trail runs directly through the City of Evart, where you can bike, jog, walk, and enjoy nature. Another trail option is the Evart Motorcycle Trail, an ORV trail three miles northeast of the City of Evart. The two options differ in location and use: the Pere Marquette Rail Trail is within the city and offers several recreational activities, while the Motorcycle Trail is designated as an ORV trail. If you’re planning your stay around a particular type of activity, this distinction can help you choose the trail that best suits your plans.

Along the Muskegon River

Riverside Park West is located on the Muskegon River and has a riverside walking trail. A ramp there provides access for boats and canoes. Evart Park is a place to access boating and shore fishing in the City of Evart. You can plan your time on the river around the specific activity: Riverside Park West is the place for a riverside trail or boat and canoe access, while Evart Park is the place for boating and shore fishing. This distinction makes a practical difference when choosing where to go: Riverside Park West combines a riverside trail with a ramp for boats and canoes, while Evart Park offers access for boating and shore fishing.

Farmers Market and Local Vendors

The Evart Farmers Market brings residents and visitors together with local farmers, food producers, and artisans. It is located at the Evart Depot, 200 South Main St. in Evart, next to the Pere Marquette Rails to Trails. The market takes place every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; check the seasonal dates before your visit. This gives you a clear time frame for planning your week, while the address pinpoints its location in Evart. In addition to food producers, the local vendors the market brings together with residents and visitors also include artisans.

Genealogy and Events

The Evart Public District Library museum has a microfilm collection starting with the 1872 edition of the Evart Review, available for genealogical research. This collection offers a different kind of activity from those outdoors: it is a resource for genealogy research.

The Evart FunFest is presented every year on the third weekend in July by the Original Dulcimer Players Club. Held at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart, Michigan, it features stage performances and workshops with acoustic instruments. Check the specific dates and program for each year’s event. Evart’s Haunted Park is also held annually, on the Saturday before Halloween, at Riverside Park East. These dates mark different times in the event calendar: FunFest in July and Haunted Park on the Saturday before Halloween. You can decide whether to plan your trip around the music program or the fall event.

For the broader travel overview: Osceola County.