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Round Lake Lookout – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from Petoskey State Park

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Round Lake Lookout – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from Petoskey State Park

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(5840)

10,803

riders

Round Lake Lookout – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from Petoskey State Park

00:33

9.93km

20m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

681 m

South Round Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

2.03 km

Round Lake Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

2.93 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 …

Tip by

4

9.69 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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B

9.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.32 km

440 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

< 100 m

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