The Top 5 Lakes around Lansing
Looking to visit the best lakes around Lansing? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lansing’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Hawk Island Lake
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Hawk Island County Park is 100 acres of beautiful park land built over the remains of the former Sablain Gravel Pit. VIsitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, picnicking, and in winter sledding and tubing.
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Burchfield Park Pond and Picnic Area
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Burchfield Park features over 500 acres of biking, hiking, running, skiing, and other multiuse trails. There is also a disc golf course and multiple picnic areas. The trails have a …
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Valhalla Trail
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The Valhalla Trail shares a path with part of the Lansing River Trail route.
It's a paved point-to-point path that is really popular for running, walking, and biking.
Valhalla Park …
It's a paved point-to-point path that is really popular for running, walking, and biking.
Valhalla Park …
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Sharp Park
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With fishing ponds, concession stands, sporting fields, and walking/running paths, Sharp Park is a popular spot for a quick run. The main path is completely paved and connects to a number of wooded singletrack trails that are all pretty short.
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Lake Lansing Park North Pier
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Lake Lansing Park is split into two parts; the South Park is next to the lake and the North Park is through the woods on dirt, gravel, and boardwalk trails. …
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