Walkway Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Michigan address and unloads right where you point.





Across the cities we deliver to in Michigan, the ground freezes for 130 to 179 days a year. Most of the state sits in the severe band for ground freezing, and that freeze-thaw movement can heave poorly built paths. Walkway gravel gives you a stable surface that drains and stays put through the seasons.
Gravel Monkey delivers walkway gravel anywhere in Michigan by the ton. You order online, choose a delivery window, and we bring the material to your address in a dump truck.
The most ordered product for paths is standard Walkway Gravel, a well-graded mix that locks together and stays firm underfoot. For projects needing a specific size or finish, several alternatives are listed below.
| Product | Typical use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Walkway Gravel | General path and walkway surfacing | Versatile blend that compacts into a stable walking surface |
| 3/8" Walkway Gravel | Small, even, easy to walk on | Consistent size that forms a smooth, level path surface |
| 3/4" Walkway Gravel | Wider garden paths that see wheelbarrows | Larger stones hold up under wheelbarrow and foot traffic |
| 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | Informal paths and side yards | Rough texture that stays in place with minimal maintenance |
| 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | Decorative edging and dry creek borders | Large stones create visual contrast and resist washing away |
The table below matches common projects to the recommended walkway gravel product and a note on installation.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Garden path | 3/8" Walkway Gravel | Packs into a smooth, even surface that is gentle underfoot |
| Dry creek edge | 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | Stays in place with large stones that mimic natural stream beds |
| Side-yard walkway | 3/4" Walkway Gravel | Holds up to regular foot traffic and occasional wheelbarrows |
| Play area surfacing | 3/8" Walkway Gravel | Small, rounded stones that are comfortable for bare feet |
| Patio base | 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | Drains freely and provides a firm foundation under pavers |
Annual precipitation across the cities we deliver to in Michigan runs from 33 to 38 inches. That rain, combined with up to 179 freezing days a year, pushes moisture in the soil through repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer.
The dominant soil groups across the served cities are A (well drained) and C/D (poorly drained). Where soils drain slowly, a thicker gravel base helps prevent frost heave. MDOT runs a spring load-restriction program that can affect delivery timing in some areas, but your chosen delivery window at checkout accounts for that.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Michigan, not only the cities listed here. Order walkway gravel for delivery to these and other locations.
Estimating the right tonnage starts with the square footage of the path and the depth of the gravel layer. Use our material calculators to turn your dimensions into a tonnage estimate before you check out.
Walkway gravel is sold by the ton, and you order it online without a phone call. Deliveries are priced by ZIP at checkout, and we bring the material in a dump truck to your address. Loads range from 1 to 40+ tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. New customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order.
For more about how we work, see our About Gravel Monkey page. Read customer reviews and our delivery information for full details.
In addition to walkway gravel, we deliver these materials to Michigan addresses.
Walkway gravel can be delivered as soon as 3 business days after you order. You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm.
We deliver to addresses across Michigan, not only the cities listed on this page. In total, this page links to 92 cities in Michigan, and many more addresses outside those cities are eligible.
We deliver to many cities across the state, including Ann Arbor, Saginaw, Kalkaska, Berrien Springs, Evart, Caro, Cassopolis, Adrian, Iron River, Lapeer, Roscommon, and Cadillac. See the list above for links to city-specific pages.
The smallest load you can order is 1 ton. The largest standard load is 40 tons, with larger loads possible by arrangement.
Not sure how many tons your path needs? Use our material calculators to get a tonnage estimate. Then place your order online from our Michigan hub and schedule delivery to your address.
See the delivered price for your address and order walkway gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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