A black fat tire bike with red accents parked on a wooden bridge surrounded by trees, leading to a beach area with a view of a blue lake in the background. Lake Michigan Recreation Area mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 2 mi (3.2 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +129/ -128 ft
Total: 7 riders
 

Mountain Biking Lake Michigan Recreation Area

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#148 of 323 mountain bike trails in Michigan
#5,717 in the world

fun and easy single track through a beautiful national forest

First added by JDRichlen on Jul 16, 2014. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: yes
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
from US 31 turn west on W. Forest Trail Rd. and follow all the way to the Manistee National Forest. Follow the signs to the beach parking.


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  • JDRichlen
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    Excellent single track through a fern and pine forest. Mostly flat with a few small grades. There is a bridge over a creek and a few log obstacles. Restrooms and water can be found at the beach parking. Great spot for an easy ride. Lots of animals.

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