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Bear River – View of Lake Michigan loop from Conway

Bear River – View of Lake Michigan loop from Conway

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4.8

(7886)

18,882

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Bear River – View of Lake Michigan loop from Conway

02:10

48.2km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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After 11.6 km for 215 m

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3.94 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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7.24 km

Bay View Association and Historic Cottages

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bay View Association is a collection of historic Victorian cottage homes. It operates for six months during the summer and offers educational programs for adults and children, including a music college, a weekday kids club, and a women's council. The neighborhood remains unoccupied from October to March.

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11.7 km

Bear River

Lake

13.5 km

Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater

Highlight • Structure

The Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater, located in Michigan, serves as a protective barrier for the harbour. It has played a vital role in facilitating commerce and ensuring safe navigation along the Great Lakes, preserving the region's maritime heritage.

A great spot to walk the bikes up to and take a break.

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13.8 km

Bear River

Highlight • River

Starting as the outflow of Walloon Lake, the upper 13 miles offer calm, flat water flowing through wetlands and marshes. It's ideal for peaceful canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife watching.

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21.8 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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22.7 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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24.0 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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32.5 km

Naas, Mauger, Raunecker Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

44.8 km

South Round Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

47.0 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 enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the preserve, where you can see plenty of Scots Pine and trembling aspen. Keep an eye out for the Sandhill Crane, often seen in this area, along with many other unique plants and animals.

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48.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

12.7 km

4.85 km

1.72 km

335 m

269 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

14.4 km

552 m

363 m

Elevation

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