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Lake Michigan view – Bear River loop from Pellston

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Lake Michigan view – Bear River loop from Pellston

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Lake Michigan view – Bear River loop from Pellston

09:47

149km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 96.4 km for 319 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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68.2 km

Ryan Nature Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This road is a joy to ride on, as it is immersed in the pine trees giving a real feeling of remote peace. The long straight section of the road make a great spot for a photo too.

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89.0 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

96.5 km

Naas, Mauger, Raunecker Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

107 km

Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

112 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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113 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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117 km

Bear River

Lake

119 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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119 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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124 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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126 km

Round Lake Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

149 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

32.9 km

20.8 km

19.5 km

18.6 km

16.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.4 km

35.7 km

30.2 km

2.41 km

975 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 July

29°C

17°C

78 %

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Lake Michigan view – Bear River loop from Pellston

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Lower Shore Drive

Bay View Association and Historic Cottages

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Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater

Bear River

Mud Lake

Round Lake Lookout

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