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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Benzonia Township

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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Benzonia Township

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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Benzonia Township

02:35

40.8km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Parking

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3.94 km

Crystal Lake

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Lake is the perfect destination where you can spend a weekend or vacation focused on sports and relaxation.

Tip by

4.45 km

Betsie Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Betsie Valley Trail consists of gravel paths and an asphalt bike lane section. After passing the Crystal Lake, it joins the Besti river, which it runs along for a while.

Tip by

4.88 km

beach

Highlight • Beach

great place to cool off on your ride

Tip by

13.0 km

Betsie Lake is a beautiful body of water a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. The waters are home to more than 276 species of fish, making it a popular destination for fishing. You'll find hiking trails around the lake as well as the communities of Frankfort and Elbert.

Tip by

13.1 km

Frankfort Lighthouse and Beach Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

26.9 km

Crystal Lake

Highlight • Lake

Located a stone's throw from Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Lake has plenty to explore. The water is exceptionally clear, hence its name. It's a great place to explore on foot or bike. There's a public beach at Beulah.

Tip by

40.5 km

Beulah

Highlight • Settlement

Ideally located on the edge of Crystal Lake and a stone's throw from the Bestie river trail, this small isolated town has it all. You will find some hotels such as the Cold Creek Inn if you wish to spend a night on site.

You will even find a beach there.

Tip by

40.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

10.8 km

10.2 km

5.00 km

3.09 km

Surfaces

35.3 km

5.12 km

362 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 19 May

23°C

10°C

52 %

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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Benzonia Township

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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Benzonia Township

railroad point

Crystal Lake

Betsie Valley Trail

beach

Betsie Lake

Frankfort Lighthouse and Beach Pathway

Crystal Lake

Beulah

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