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View of Lake Michigan – Lower Shore Drive loop from Little Traverse Township

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Emmet County

View of Lake Michigan – Lower Shore Drive loop from Little Traverse Township

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View of Lake Michigan – Lower Shore Drive loop from Little Traverse Township

04:12

72.1km

360m

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

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Parking

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1.87 km

View of Lake Michigan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful views of Lake Michigan through the trees. The water is remarkably blue and it's very tempting to stop for a swim!

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3.13 km

Kalman Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Kalman Nature Preserve, owned by the Little Traverse Conservancy, stretches to the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay, containing valuable wetland habitats.

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15.0 km

Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

16.9 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

37.2 km

Ryan Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

57.3 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road runs directly adjacent to the waters edge giving you incredible views to the water and the horizon beyond. There are plenty of lovely spots to stop to take a break next to the water.

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72.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

20.5 km

4.64 km

2.84 km

299 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

10.6 km

275 m

142 m

Elevation

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Saturday 22 August

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