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West End Beach – Traverse City loop from Elmwood Charter Township

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Michigan

Leelanau County

West End Beach – Traverse City loop from Elmwood Charter Township

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West End Beach – Traverse City loop from Elmwood Charter Township

04:18

41.1km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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DeYoung Natural Area

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18.3 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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23.2 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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25.2 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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27.0 km

Beach

41.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

9.24 km

3.92 km

1.39 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

1.86 km

1.84 km

733 m

151 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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