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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

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Mackinac County

Mackinac Island

Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

03:20

12.9km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Mackinac Island State Park

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Restaurant

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1.97 km

Arch Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leave your bike flags in your car. You will have to bind them up so they don’t flap. The noise can spook the horses.

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3.88 km

Lake Shore Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

8.2 miles total, biking the entirety of Lake Shore Boulevard around Mackinac Island State Park is a blast for everyone in the family. Even though the entire ride is on …

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7.58 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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8.95 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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8.95 km

Griffin Cove Beach on Lake Huron

Highlight • Beach

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10.0 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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12.9 km

Mackinac Island

Highlight • Settlement

Mackinac Island is renowned for its fudge, with over a dozen fudge shops crafting irresistible concoctions in countless flavors. Legend has it the island's cold climate and unique water contribute to its fudge's exceptional texture and taste.

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12.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.32 km

766 m

368 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 7 May

7°C

-2°C

23 %

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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

Arch Rock

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British Landing

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