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United States
Michigan
Emmet County
Petoskey

View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Michigan
Emmet County
Petoskey

View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

Moderate

5.0

(2475)

16,480

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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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 348 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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B

35.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

6.70 km

4.11 km

1.09 km

802 m

411 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

8.40 km

1.03 km

629 m

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