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West End Beach – Boardman Lake loop from Timberlee Hills

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United States

Michigan

Leelanau County

West End Beach – Boardman Lake loop from Timberlee Hills

Moderate

5.0

(9729)

12,741

riders

West End Beach – Boardman Lake loop from Timberlee Hills

02:12

35.9km

130m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.6 km for 110 m

After 14.5 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.66 km

DeYoung Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Park up your bike for a moment to explore the DeYoung Natural Area. You can walk eastwards along the boardwalks, through the woodland and pop out at Cedar Lake. Or …

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10.8 km

West End Beach

Highlight • Beach

The perfect place for a swim, picnic or volleyball match. The beach has great views over West Grand traverse Bay. There are toilets and places where you can buy food.

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11.9 km

View of Grand Traverse Bay from Traverse Area Recreational Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Already due to the view worth a visit.

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12.7 km

Beach

14.6 km

Hull Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Plenty of parking and restrooms here, near the public library. Also the Boardman Lake Loop Trail passes thru this park. There are other routes to exit this park heading east …

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16.1 km

Boardman Lake

Lake

17.3 km

Boardman Lake, nestled in Traverse City, is a serene urban oasis with a wide network of bridges and marked footpaths. This scenic lake provides recreational opportunities like hiking and kayaking, offering a peaceful escape amidst the city's natural beauty.

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21.4 km

Traverse City

Highlight • Settlement

Traverse City, located in Northern Michigan, is a charming waterfront city nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Famous for its cherry orchards, it's often referred to …

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35.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

2.77 km

2.50 km

761 m

328 m

262 m

137 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

7.11 km

966 m

894 m

432 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 19 August

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West End Beach – Boardman Lake loop from Timberlee Hills

DeYoung Natural Area

West End Beach

View of Grand Traverse Bay from Traverse Area Recreational Trail

Hull Park

Boardman Lake

Traverse City

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