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Michigan bike trails

Here is a list of Michigan bike trails for you to explore with your significant other.

Michigan bike rides are another fun way to enjoy time together wrapped in the beauty of majestic settings.

Take the time to explore the many Michigan wineries on your ride. The northern bike routes are close to and take you near several of them. 

Below is a list to help you cycle Michigan safely. We will start from the southern part of the state and work up to the northern areas.

We have included addresses and phone numbers for you. Call ahead for the hours and special activities some of the parks offer.  Have fun while you cycle Michigan!



Michigan Bike Trails

  • Harbert Road Nature Preserve
    A 90 acre preserve for hiking, biking and birding. Open from sunrise to sunset.
    Harbert, Michigan 49115
    269.469.1676
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    With dunes reaching as high as 240 feet, this will be a challenging trek. Many scenic and wooded areas which can lead you to the beach.
    12032 Red Arrow Highway
    Sawyer, Michigan 49125
    269.426.4013
  • Grand Mere Nature Trail
    1000 acres of undeveloped woods and sand dunes. This trail is dog-friendly. You will find 985 acres of trails.
    Thornton Drive
    Stevensville, Michigan 49127
    269.426.4013
  • Van Buren State Park
    A beautiful park with 14 miles of trails for hiking/biking.
  • Kal-Haven Trail State Park
    The trailhead from this park will take you on a crushed limestone path (34 miles) that connects South Haven to Kalamazoo. It includes wooded areas and streams. There are two bridges, one which is a covered bridge.
    Great for biking.
    Baily Street
    South Haven, Michigan 49090
    269-674-8011
  • Pigeon Creek Park
    This park offers 10 miles of hiking/biking trails. 12524 Stanton
    West Olive, Michigan 49460
    616-738-9531
  • Ludington State Park This state park has 5,300 acres with frontage on Lake Michigan. 18 miles of hiking/biking trails. M-116
    Ludington, Michigan 49431
    231-843-2423
  • Musketawa Trail A 26 mile trail between Muskegon and Mame. Along this trail you will see farmlands and wetlands, and going over creeks and through villages. Open four seasons for hiking and biking.
    Muskegon, Michigan
  • Muskegon State Park A pretty park with 12 miles of marked hiking trails. 3560 Memorial Drive
    North Muskegon, Michigan 49445
    231-744-3480
  • Manistee Arboretum Trail
    A short but scenic trail with a small waterfall. Bosshem Road
    Manistee, Michigan 49660
    231-723-2211
  • Pentwater Pathways
    A great place for hiking and biking. It offers beginner to advanced trails. The trail system includes 4 loops totalling 15 miles. Heavily wooded with rolling hills.
    Mears, Michigan 49436
    231-873-5247
  • Leelanau Trail The Leelanau Trail connects Traverse City and Sutton's Bay. Along this 15 mile trail you will find rolling hills, thick forests and many streams and lakes. There are 4 separate Michigan bike trails: Leelanau Trail - 15 mile trail
    Boardman Trail - 2 mile trail
    TART Trail - 10 miles of paved trail
    Vasa Pathway - 16.7 mile trail located in the beauty of Pere Marquette State Forest
    The trails include easy to challenging.
    Traverse City, Michigan 49685
    231-941-4300
  • Lake Ann Pathway - Chain of Lakes
    There are two different loops. The most challenging is 3.5 miles with shortcut options to choose from. You'll pass 3 lakes and challenging hills. The second and easier trail is 1.8 miles. For biking also. Reynolds Road
    Lake Ann, Michigan 49643
    231-922-5280
  • Top of Michigan Trails Council
    This includes a network of trails for hiking, biking and in-line skating. Many scenic trails in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Ostego(sp) and Presque Isle. Check out their website at: Check out their website
    445 E. Mitchell
    Petosky, Michigan 49770
    231-348-8280
  • Sand Lake Quiet Area
    10 miles of hiking and biking around many scenic small lakes. Hiker trailhead is located at Guernsey (sp) Lake State Forest Campgroung Pere Marquette State Forest
    Island Lake Road and Campground Road
    Kalkaska, Michigan 49646
    231-922-5280
  • Springbrook Pathway
    A flat to hilly terrain with a 5 mile trail for hiking and biking. Mackinaw State Forest Boyne, Falls, Michigan 989-732-3541 (8 miles NE of Boyne Falls)
  • Mackinac Island It's 8 miles of fairly flat surface around the island. On M-185 "highway". There is/are? 70 miles of trails and paths in and around the island. The inland trails have a more difficult terrain. You will find bike rentals there,for $5.00 per hour, or you may bring your own bike. There is a charge for your bike on the ferry ride to the island.Michigan Bike Trails ... Have A Blast!

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