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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

01:01

20.3km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.2 km for 110 m

After 19.6 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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2.80 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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3.86 km

Griffin Cove Beach on Lake Huron

Highlight • Beach

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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3.86 km

Griffin Cove

Highlight • Beach

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5.23 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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7.71 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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10.8 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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17.8 km

Mackinac Island State Park

Highlight • Forest

Established in 1895 on land once part of the nation's second national park, over 80 percent of Mackinac Island now comprises the pristine Mackinac Island State Park. With no cars …

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20.0 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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20.3 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

5.15 km

1.14 km

704 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

4.05 km

703 m

424 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

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Saturday 9 May

12°C

3°C

6 %

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Arch Rock – Mackinac Island loop from Mackinac Island

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