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Michigan Biking Trails
PEDAL YOUR WAY THROUGH MICHIGAN’S NATURAL SCENERY AND HISTORY THROUGH THE SEASONS.
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Biking in Michigan is a three-season sport, and honestly, you can’t go wrong. Spring bike rides bring vitality after a drawn-out winter, summer brings the breezes off the lakes, and fall brings the colorful array of the trees. Since many campers love to bring bikes along on their camping trips, it seems those bikes should be put to use in other places besides the campground. These biking trails are favorites. Maybe you should add one to your bucket list.
LITTLE TRAVERSE WHEELWAY
www.trailscouncil.org/little-traverse-wheelway
A paved trail that stretches from Charlevoix to Harbor Springs, you can choose to ride all 26 miles or a segment. One of the most popular segments is the nine miles from Charlevoix to the Emmet County Line along the north side of US-31. Along this part of the route is a half-mile stretch of boardwalk and two roadside parks. Another grand sight along the way is Bay Shore Resort, which is located between Charlevoix and Petoskey. The magnificent resort is a popular summer and winter destination. Between Petoskey and M-119 is known for its relationship to history. The segment begins at the Little Traverse Bay History Museum, housed in a historic depot, and then follows an old stretch of trailway from the late 1800s. Other than the ease of the ride, the view of Little Traverse Bay is what makes this trail so worth riding. Instead of heading west toward Harbor Springs on M-119, you also have the option to continue north from Petoskey to the Mackinac Trail.
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