Today we return to the Balk Family Park. We visited this park about a year ago and it was very new. More development has been completed over the summer and we return to explore and see what has changed! There is still so much more planned for this brand new addition in Kent County!

Location: Balk Family Park; Rockford, Michigan

Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Sunny

Difficulty: 2/5

Length: 2.5 miles / 4.02 kilometers

Duration: 40 minutes

Explore Kent County, MI's Balk Family Park: https://www.kcpf.org/balk

Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."

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00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information

01:54 - The Hike Begins!

05:58 - Finding an Old Asphalt Path (Golf Cart Path?)

11:43 - Following a Path Into a Neighborhood

13:15 - Turning Around

27:24 - Reaching the Park's Edge

42:26 - Subscribe, Comment, and Like!

42:51 - GPS Recap and Overview

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Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.

Recorded November 22, 2025.

Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com.

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