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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Railroad Point Natural Area

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Michigan

Benzie County

Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Railroad Point Natural Area

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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Railroad Point Natural Area

01:55

27.7km

90m

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: June 12, 2026

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Parking

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8.62 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.

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18.4 km

beach

Highlight • Beach

great place to cool off on your ride

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18.8 km

Betsie Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Betsie Valley Trail consists of gravel paths and an asphalt bike lane section. After passing the Crystal Lake, it joins the Besti river, which it runs along for a while.

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19.2 km

Crystal Lake

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Lake is the perfect destination where you can spend a weekend or vacation focused on sports and relaxation.

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19.3 km

railroad point

Highlight • Trail

23.4 km

Beulah

Highlight • Settlement

Ideally located on the edge of Crystal Lake and a stone's throw from the Bestie river trail, this small isolated town has it all. You will find some hotels such as the Cold Creek Inn if you wish to spend a night on site.

You will even find a beach there.

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27.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

7.79 km

2.18 km

993 m

165 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

8.23 km

1.70 km

210 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Betsie Lake

beach

Betsie Valley Trail

Crystal Lake

railroad point

Beulah

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