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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Harbor Springs

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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Harbor Springs

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2.7

(16)

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View of Lake Michigan – Bear River loop from Harbor Springs

01:54

31.1km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 290 m

After 15.9 km for 170 m

After 30.8 km for 290 m

Waypoints

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4.45 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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5.71 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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6.68 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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9.27 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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12.5 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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13.0 km

Lake Michigan view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to take a break off the bike and admire the impressive view of Lake Michigan. Perfect on a summer's day.

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13.2 km

Little Traverse Wheelway

Highlight • Cycleway

15.4 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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27.5 km

Fisk Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

31.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

5.42 km

3.23 km

829 m

580 m

119 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

6.87 km

594 m

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

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