Betsie River Pathway

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6 miles west of Thompsonville via M-115, King Road & Longstreet Road

The Betsie River Pathway winds for 10 miles along the Bestie River, south of Traverse City and 6 miles west of Thompsonville.

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The Betsie River Pathway winds for 10 miles along the Bestie River, south of Traverse City and 6 miles west of Thompsonville. The first 6.6-mile loop encompasses mostly flat terrain and winds through the woods. The 2.8-mile loop features more varied terrain, including a meadow and wooded areas. The trail also connects to Crystal Mountain’s Aspen Trail.

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Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing: The trails are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter months (approximately mid-December through February).
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: Both loops are open to mountain biking. This wooded trail has some slow, steep uphill curves, is narrow and is considered moderately technical by most riders. This trail is popular for fat-tire biking in the winter months.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing: Snowshoers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.