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Lower Shore Drive – View of Lake Michigan loop from Little Traverse Township

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Lower Shore Drive – View of Lake Michigan loop from Little Traverse Township

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Lower Shore Drive – View of Lake Michigan loop from Little Traverse Township

02:50

59.5km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit

Waypoints

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Parking

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42.8 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road runs directly adjacent to the waters edge giving you incredible views to the water and the horizon beyond. There are plenty of lovely spots to stop to take a break next to the water.

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44.6 km

Edwards Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

54.9 km

S.A. Bissell Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

56.4 km

Kalman Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Kalman Nature Preserve, owned by the Little Traverse Conservancy, stretches to the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay, containing valuable wetland habitats.

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5

57.6 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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B

59.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

15.9 km

15.3 km

4.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

25.2 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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