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View of Lake Michigan – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from West Traverse Township

View of Lake Michigan – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from West Traverse Township

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View of Lake Michigan – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from West Traverse Township

03:43

76.2km

450m

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: May 13, 2026

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Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit

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14.1 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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15.3 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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16.3 km

Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve welcomes dogs on a leash, and hikers can explore this untrailed area. There is no designated parking area, and these protected woods are located 5.2 miles from Petoskey.

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19.8 km

Fochtman Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Nestled along Round Lake, this beautiful preserve spans 243 acres and features a mix of wetlands, shorelines, and uplands. As you ride along the paved North-Western State Trail, you can …

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22.0 km

South Round Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

22.5 km

Mud Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mud Lake is 217 square acres in size and is home to panfish and bass. The best views of Mud Lake are from the North Western State Trail.

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76.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

15.4 km

12.0 km

8.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

36.3 km

571 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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View of Lake Michigan – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from West Traverse Township

Kalman Nature Preserve

View of Lake Michigan

Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve

Fochtman Nature Preserve

Mud Lake

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