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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

03:06

65.0km

470m

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: April 5, 2026

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Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.13 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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7.55 km

South Round Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

9.81 km

Fochtman Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Nestled along Round Lake, this beautiful preserve spans 243 acres and features a mix of wetlands, shorelines, and uplands. As you ride along the paved North-Western State Trail, you can …

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50.8 km

S.A. Bissell Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

52.3 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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53.5 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!

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54.5 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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60.2 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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63.0 km

Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater

Highlight • Structure

The Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater, located in Michigan, serves as a protective barrier for the harbour. It has played a vital role in facilitating commerce and ensuring safe navigation along the …

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63.3 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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65.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

19.9 km

18.0 km

280 m

269 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

26.5 km

235 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Petoskey

Mud Lake

Fochtman Nature Preserve

Kalman Nature Preserve

View of Lake Michigan

Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve

Bay View Association and Historic Cottages

Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater

Bear River

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