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Ryan Nature Preserve – Lower Shore Drive loop from Cross Village

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Ryan Nature Preserve – Lower Shore Drive loop from Cross Village

Moderate

4.8

(5444)

12,948

riders

Ryan Nature Preserve – Lower Shore Drive loop from Cross Village

03:35

85.4km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.53 km

Ryan Nature Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This road is a joy to ride on, as it is immersed in the pine trees giving a real feeling of remote peace. The long straight section of the road make a great spot for a photo too.

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5.36 km

Duncan C. Dobson, Jr. Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

3

23.9 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road runs directly adjacent to the waters edge giving you incredible views to the water and the horizon beyond. There are plenty of lovely spots to stop to take a break next to the water.

Tip by

4

37.2 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.

Tip by

5

38.5 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

39.5 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

7

42.3 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

60.4 km

Horner Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

B

85.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.4 km

14.2 km

5.85 km

5.01 km

Surfaces

73.0 km

12.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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