Griffin Cove – Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock) loop from Mackinac Island State Park

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Griffin Cove – Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock) loop from Mackinac Island State Park

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Griffin Cove – Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock) loop from Mackinac Island State Park

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11.5km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Mackinac Island State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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1.98 km

Mackinac Island State Park

Highlight • Forest

Established in 1895 on land once part of the nation's second national park, over 80 percent of Mackinac Island now comprises the pristine Mackinac Island State Park. With no cars …

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3.90 km

British Landing

Highlight • Historical Site

British Landing serves as a memorial to an operation from the War of 1812. There are statues and informational placards here on the shores of the beach where the operation took place.

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5.27 km

Griffin Cove is just off the side of Lake Shore Boulevard and is catty-corner to Brown's Brook State Roadside Park. The cove features a beach area where you can view out onto Lake Huron and see the mainland of Michigan.

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5.27 km

Griffin Cove Beach on Lake Huron

Highlight • Beach

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6.33 km

Sunset Rock (Chimney Rock)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Known for its breathtaking sunsets, the aptly named Sunset Rock on Mackinac Island rewards mountain bikers with panoramic views of the island's picturesque shoreline and distant Mackinac Bridge after a …

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11.5 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

380 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

4.93 km

245 m