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Griffin Cove – Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock) loop from Mackinac Island State Park

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Griffin Cove – Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock) loop from Mackinac Island State Park

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(7871)

19,032

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Griffin Cove – Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock) loop from Mackinac Island State Park

00:38

10.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 105 m for 63 m

After 10.0 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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2.79 km

Mackinac Island State Park

Highlight • Forest

Established in 1895 on land once part of the nation's second national park, over 80 percent of Mackinac Island now comprises the pristine Mackinac Island State Park. With no cars …

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4.73 km

British Landing

Highlight • Historical Site

British Landing serves as a memorial to an operation from the War of 1812. There are statues and informational placards here on the shores of the beach where the operation took place.

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6.10 km

Griffin Cove is just off the side of Lake Shore Boulevard and is catty-corner to Brown's Brook State Roadside Park. The cove features a beach area where you can view out onto Lake Huron and see the mainland of Michigan.

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6.11 km

Griffin Cove Beach on Lake Huron

Highlight • Beach

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7.16 km

Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Known for its breathtaking sunsets, the aptly named Sunset Rock on Mackinac Island rewards mountain bikers with panoramic views of the island's picturesque shoreline and distant Mackinac Bridge after a …

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10.2 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

380 m

231 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

4.94 km

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 24 June

21°C

11°C

55 %

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Mackinac Island State Park

British Landing

Griffin Cove

Griffin Cove Beach on Lake Huron

Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock)

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