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Crystal Lake – Betsie Lake loop from Frankfort

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Crystal Lake – Betsie Lake loop from Frankfort

Moderate

3.1

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85

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Crystal Lake – Betsie Lake loop from Frankfort

02:33

47.2km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

12.4 km

Crystal Lake

Highlight • Lake

Located a stone's throw from Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Lake has plenty to explore. The water is exceptionally clear, hence its name. It's a great place to explore on foot or bike. There's a public beach at Beulah.

Tip by

2

44.6 km

Frankfort Lighthouse and Beach Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

3

47.0 km

Betsie Lake

Highlight • Lake

Betsie Lake is a beautiful body of water a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. The waters are home to more than 276 species of fish, making it a popular destination for fishing. You'll find hiking trails around the lake as well as the communities of Frankfort and Elbert.

Tip by

B

47.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

12.3 km

4.83 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

426 m

352 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

12°C

2°C

35 %

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