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Bear River – Lake Michigan view loop from Petoskey State Park

Bear River – Lake Michigan view loop from Petoskey State Park

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Bear River – Lake Michigan view loop from Petoskey State Park

02:48

52.4km

240m

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: April 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.13 km

Bay View Association and Historic Cottages

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bay View Association is a collection of historic Victorian cottage homes. It operates for six months during the summer and offers educational programs for adults and children, including a …

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5.70 km

Bear River

Highlight • River

Starting as the outflow of Walloon Lake, the upper 13 miles offer calm, flat water flowing through wetlands and marshes. It's ideal for peaceful canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife watching.

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5.98 km

Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater

Highlight • Structure

The Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater, located in Michigan, serves as a protective barrier for the harbour. It has played a vital role in facilitating commerce and ensuring safe navigation along the …

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26.4 km

The trails through Susans Creek Nature Preserve take you past hardwood forests, meadows, black ash swamp and cedar thickets. It's a fantastic place to spot wildlife.

In winter, it's a great place for easy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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49.2 km

Lake Michigan view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to take a break off the bike and admire the impressive view of Lake Michigan. Perfect on a summer's day.

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52.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

4.57 km

3.75 km

362 m

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

9.85 km

823 m

227 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Bear River – Lake Michigan view loop from Petoskey State Park

Bay View Association and Historic Cottages

Bear River

Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater

Susans Creek Nature Preserve

Lake Michigan view

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