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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

02:08

35.5km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 348 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.04 km

Lake Michigan view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to take a break off the bike and admire the impressive view of Lake Michigan. Perfect on a summer's day.

Tip by

2

4.59 km

Bay View Association and Historic Cottages

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bay View Association is a collection of historic Victorian cottage homes. It operates for six months during the summer and offers educational programs for adults and children, including a …

Tip by

3

7.88 km

Mud Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mud Lake is 217 square acres in size and is home to panfish and bass. The best views of Mud Lake are from the North Western State Trail.

Tip by

4

10.5 km

Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve welcomes dogs on a leash, and hikers can explore this untrailed area. There is no designated parking area, and these protected woods are located 5.2 miles from Petoskey.

Tip by

5

11.4 km

View of Lake Michigan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful views of Lake Michigan through the trees. The water is remarkably blue and it's very tempting to stop for a swim!

Tip by

6

12.7 km

Kalman Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Kalman Nature Preserve, owned by the Little Traverse Conservancy, stretches to the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay, containing valuable wetland habitats.

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22.2 km

Fisk Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

8

31.6 km

Little Traverse Wheelway

Highlight • Cycleway

9

33.8 km

Bear River

Highlight • River

Starting as the outflow of Walloon Lake, the upper 13 miles offer calm, flat water flowing through wetlands and marshes. It's ideal for peaceful canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife watching.

Tip by

B

35.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

6.03 km

5.02 km

1.25 km

636 m

324 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

8.06 km

1.08 km

342 m

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