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Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Pellston

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Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Pellston

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5.0

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Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Pellston

08:28

130km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wilderness State Park

Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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36.8 km

Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

37.2 km

Weimer's Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

39.3 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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101 km

Mackinac Bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views of the bridge from the road and adjacent beach are absolutely stunning.

The Mackinac Bridge, completed in 1957, spans the Straits of Mackinac, linking Michigan's Upper and Lower …

Tip by

102 km

The Mackinac Island Ferry shuttles passengers from the mainland to Mackinac Island. It also connects the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of Michigan and gives passengers excellent views of the Mackinac Bridge.

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130 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.9 km

20.7 km

18.7 km

16.4 km

10.4 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.0 km

47.7 km

19.0 km

1.47 km

1.17 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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