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Round Lake Lookout – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from Petoskey State Park

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United States

Michigan

Emmet County

Round Lake Lookout – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from Petoskey State Park

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(5840)

10,803

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Round Lake Lookout – Fochtman Nature Preserve loop from Petoskey State Park

00:33

9.93km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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681 m

South Round Lake Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

2.03 km

Round Lake Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.93 km

Fochtman Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Nestled along Round Lake, this beautiful preserve spans 243 acres and features a mix of wetlands, shorelines, and uplands. As you ride along the paved North-Western State Trail, you can …

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9.69 km

Mud Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mud Lake is 217 square acres in size and is home to panfish and bass. The best views of Mud Lake are from the North Western State Trail.

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9.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.32 km

440 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Fochtman Nature Preserve

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