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Bear River – View of Lake Michigan loop from Conway

Bear River – View of Lake Michigan loop from Conway

Moderate

4.5

(6848)

13,250

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Bear River – View of Lake Michigan loop from Conway

03:25

66.6km

340m

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: June 30, 2026

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After 57.3 km for 221 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.26 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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3.51 km

South Round Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

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 …

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31.7 km

The trails through Susans Creek Nature Preserve take you past hardwood forests, meadows, black ash swamp and cedar thickets. It's a fantastic place to spot wildlife.

In winter, it's a great place for easy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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52.5 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 …

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52.8 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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58.3 km

Petoskey State Park

Highlight • Beach

This park is renowned for its abundance of Petoskey stones, fossilized coral with mesmerizing patterns. Keep your eyes peeled while walking the beach, you might just discover a unique treasure!

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60.8 km

Menonaqua Woods Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

61.7 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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66.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

9.92 km

5.37 km

1.83 km

332 m

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.5 km

17.9 km

667 m

564 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 10 July

28°C

13°C

17 %

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Susans Creek Nature Preserve

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