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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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Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Pellston

08:04

123km

650m

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: October 24, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wilderness State Park

Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit

Waypoints

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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

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

59.5 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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123 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.6 km

20.9 km

17.3 km

5.67 km

3.28 km

103 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

45.6 km

20.1 km

2.91 km

1.18 km

Elevation

Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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