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Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Frankfort

Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Frankfort

Moderate

4.8

(6504)

14,060

riders

Betsie Valley Trail – Beulah loop from Frankfort

04:35

69.5km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 21.1 km for 5.01 km

After 26.7 km for 1.23 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.41 km

Beach

21.0 km

Crystal Falls Boating Access Site

Forest

21.8 km

Betsie Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Betsie Valley Trail consists of gravel paths and an asphalt bike lane section. After passing the Crystal Lake, it joins the Besti river, which it runs along for a while.

Tip by

22.2 km

Crystal Lake

Highlight • Lake

Crystal Lake is the perfect destination where you can spend a weekend or vacation focused on sports and relaxation.

Tip by

26.4 km

Ideally located on the edge of Crystal Lake and a stone's throw from the Bestie river trail, this small isolated town has it all. You will find some hotels such as the Cold Creek Inn if you wish to spend a night on site.

You will even find a beach there.

Tip by

43.8 km

Mont Minnie Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Close to Lake Michigan and the dunes of the Pointe Platte trail, this Nature preserve is located in between Crystal Lake and Platte Lakes.

Tip by

67.6 km

Betsie Lake

Highlight • Lake

Betsie Lake is a beautiful body of water a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. The waters are home to more than 276 species of fish, making it a popular destination for fishing. You'll find hiking trails around the lake as well as the communities of Frankfort and Elbert.

Tip by

69.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

16.4 km

7.30 km

6.28 km

4.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

10.9 km

6.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

21°C

13°C

2 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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