BICYCLING refers to the use non-motorized bicycles. Be a responsible cyclist and use only those trails which allow bicycling. Road touring on a bicycle is also a good workout.

Recent Bicycling News

Feb 13, 2008 - Michigan Man Fights Adversity Through Exercise
Jan 30, 2008 - Coast to Coast Bike Trek to Stop in Grand Haven
Jan 11, 2008 - Little Traverse Wheelway Petoskey Link Funded
Jan 10, 2008 - Marne Smiley Takes the Handlebars at MMBA
Jan 10, 2008 - Miles of New Trails Coming to Grand Rapids Millennium Park
Jan 2, 2008 - Harbor Springs Men Complete US Bike Trek
Dec 22, 2007 - Hungerford Bike Trails - Lots to Do

Mason County go to Mason County map

• Cartier Park
  • Loop Trail - paved flat route
  • Rail Trail Loop - paved flat route
• Lake Michigan Recreation Area
  • Multi-Use Loop - hardened with gravel packed into the soil
  • Porter Creek Trail - hardened with gravel packed into the soil
• North Country Trail - primarily for hiking, open to bicycling in Mason County
• Ludington State Park
• Sable River Trail - paved pathway
• North Country Trail - primarily for hiking, portions open to bicycles
• Suggested nice road rides
• Hawley Road from Stephens Road east to Walhalla Road - (5 miles) paved, curvy, gently rolling, shaded in many places
• Lakeshore Drive south from Iris Road to Business 31, Pentwater - (7.5 miles) paved, curvy, hilly, shaded in many places
• Lakeshore Drive from Ludington north to the state park- paved bike lane beside road winding through sand dunes, gentle grades, open sun

Manistee County go to Manistee County map

• Big M - 37 mile natural surface loop
• North Country Trail - primarily for hiking, portions open to bicycles
• Pine Lake - old woods roads, not marked trail, but easy woods riding

Lake County go to Lake County map

• Bowman Lake - primarily for skiing, open to bicycling
• North Country Trail - primarily for hiking, open to bicycling in Lake County north of 56th St.
• Pere Marquette Mid-Michigan Rail Trail
• Silver Creek Pathway - 4-mile single track trail

Oceana County go to Oceana County map

• Hart-Montague Bike Trail - paved linear State Park
• New Era Trailhead - parking for 2 cars, latrines
• Rothbury Community Park - parking for many cars, restrooms, more
• Shelby Industrial Park - parking for 3 cars, not an actual trailhead
• Shelby Trailhead - parking for many cars, latrine
• Pentwater Pathway - primarily for hiking and cross-country skiing, but DNR permits multi-use.
• Suggested nice road rides
• North Pentwater Business 31 - (4 miles) paved bike lane, curvy, gently rolling, shaded in many places