2014 Shoreline Cycling Club Ride Guide

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2014 DIRTroad Committee:

David Maclean Ken Blakey-ShellScott Quiring Sara KronleinChristina Peek

PUBLISHER: Shoreline Cycling Club

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COPY EDITOR: MaraleeCook

MANAGING WRITER: Ken Blakey-Shell

MANGING PHOTOGRAPHER: Andy Klevorn

Our Mission

The purpose of the club is to educate cyclists, elected officials, local decision makers and the general public about the benefits of cycling. Health, environmental responsibility and a practical means of transportation are a few of these benefits.

In order to achieve this purpose, the Club will promote and participate in trail and bicycle path construction, maintenance and cleanup, conduct educational programs and advocate increased bicycle use as a means of environ-mental conservation.

Please respect IMBA rules on our trail systems.

The Shoreline Cycling Club members strive to ensure that the trails that have been created will survive for generations of riders, so we ask that when riding, please respect the trails and others who are enjoying them. For a complete list of International Mountain Biking Associa-tion (IMBA) rules we encourage you to visit: www.imba.com

Special Thanks

This edition of DIRTroad was funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County.

© 2014 Shoreline Cycling Club. Information presented in this ride guide has been solicited from area businesses, government authorities and the local organization; every effort has been made to assure accuracy. The Shoreline Cycling Club has made every effort to ensure accuracy of the content within this guide at the time of prinintg. The list of advertisers does not represent a complete list of business/organizations in Manistee, Mason, Lake, Wexford, Oceana or Benzie counties. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Shoreline Cycling Club: www.shorelinecyclingclub.org

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DIRTroad magazine was created by the Shoreline Cycling Club of Manistee and Mason counties. SCC is a non-profit group of die hard cycling junkies, promoting and growing the cycling community in the area and opening up people’s eyes to great riding available right here in Northern Michigan. Flip through these pages and check out the top ten MTB and ROAD rides selected by the “panel of experts” who meticulously selected these top rides in the area.

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Check out the stats and symbols... see if they’re a good fit for your style of riding and experience level. To avoid confusion, we stuck to three rating scales.

Get off your couch and go riding in Northern Michigan! We have given you everything we can in a 48 page ride guide.

Easy - Great for families/kids-smooth & flat.

Medium - Rolling hills,smooth with a few bumps.

Hard - A high climb here &there and rougher terrain.

Harder - More climbing and pretty rough terrain.

Insanity - Up and down like an elevator andyou ask yourself... is this a trail people actually ride? Recommended for very experienced riders

Beginner- Great for families/kids learning skills.

Intermediate - Need to have ridden a bike before.

Advanced - Need the right gear & really understand how to handle your bike.

Expert - Need quality equipment and understand technique.

Junkie - If you are here, you get it... and probably have a garage full of bikes.

Easy Going - Short ride, all you need is a bottle of water.

Good Workout - Need to be in some sort of shape.

High Pace - Going to need water and some fuel!

“I enjoy pain” - You better ride often... this is a long ride. Expect heavy breathing.

Are you human? - Long haul, you enjoy pain, and a serious personal fitness challenge.

FAT BIKE

at bikes are mountain bikes that are specially made to fit 4-5” tires and they have exploded in popularity in recent years. Many people think of them as “snow bikes” and winter riding is a great way to play in the snow. But winter riding is only a quarter of the fun, versatility and options that fat bikes offer. Mason and

Manistee counties offer some very unique and fun four season fat biking options.

Summer beach rides are a blissful way to go for a ride. General-ly winds are lower in the summer so it is easy to cruise along the water line in the damp firm sand. If you start getting hot, either steer your fat bike into the water to get a nice spray of cool water or stop and take a dip. You can easily start from several beach access points along the Lake Michigan shoreline where you will have miles and miles of beach to ride. Beach access for fat bikes is not allowed in some areas so please be aware of local regulations and avoid congested areas.

Starting in Manistee at 5th Avenue Beach and going north to the Bar Lake Beach opening is a premier section because you will ride traditional beach/foredune sections as well as areas

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ed from the wind allowing you to leverage the down-wind run on the beach.

For winter time options, Crystal Mountain Resort offers fat bike rentals as well as a dedicated groomed fat bike loop. Their loop includes sections of technical singletrack as well as wide trails so it is a great place to try winter riding.

During the 2013/14 winter season Crystal Mountain also offered Fat Tuesdays where fat bikes were allowed on the groomed cross- country ski trails. This opened up miles and miles of premier, expertly groomed trail and was a wonderful option. Plans are in the works to expand winter fat bike options, so check with Crystal Mountain Resort for current con-ditions and fat bike riding options.

Big M is an awesome place to ride in the summer and cross-country ski in the winter. New for the winter of 2014/15 will be a groomed fat bike loop which entails approximately 4 miles.

This loop connects up with the groomed snowmobile trails in the area opening you up to miles and miles of riding options. The fat bike loop is a pilot program with the potential of expansion to include more groomed fat bike trails in the future. Please respect the “no bike” rule on the groomed

bordered by bluffs and springs. If riding during the middle of the day in the summer, be prepared and mindful of pedestrians and beach-goers on this route because you will pass through several popular beach areas.

Sections of beach north of Bar Lake Beach have more solitude, frequent eagle sightings and there are many public access points along Lakeshore Rd. that can be found by looking for gray posts that are labeled “Public Access”. Be aware that there are many private sections of beach and adhere to waterline boundar-ies while riding. Some sections of this beach are heavily patrolled.

A great ride can include riding a segment of beach to the Portage Lake Channel. You can ride along the channel wall and get beautiful views of Portage Lake. If the wind is blowing, you can ride Crescent Beach Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. north or south (depending on which direction you rode the beach). The road is fairly protect-

Fifth Avenue BeachBar Lake BeachPortage Lake Channel

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These trails are mostly “old school” in design, but the Betsie River Pathway is flat except for where you drop down to the river or get onto Crystal Mountain’s property, and therefore there is no water damage and bumpiness for all of the flat sections. This trail system is very beginner-friendly until you get into Crystal Mountain’s property and you get into the hills. On Crystal Mountain’s property you have much more climbing and there are new trails being developed to attract gravity riders. The Pineapple Loop is an easy section of trail to pass by but it is a fun and challenging loop on the southern end of the Crystal Mountain trail system.

BETSIE RIVER PARKING AREA INFO: This is a very rustic lot that isn’t paved, there are no amenities and the kiosk is dilapidated. It is kind of the ying to the Crystal Mtn Parking Lots’ yang. That said, it is a great place to start from because you can park in the shade and it is not busy at all. You can change into your gear and just chill out post-ride with a few beers and there won’t be anyone around to give you funny looks. No fees for parking.

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Technical Downhill TrailsLooking for an adrenaline adventure? Ride Crystal's technical downhill trails. Lift access is available daily during peak season. Must be 12 years old and demonstrate ability to ride trails. A safety briefing is required. Lift access $20/day or punch cards are available.

For more information visit: www.crystalmountain.com or call - 888.968.7686 x7000.

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ski trails. In the “spring” when they stop grooming the ski trails is the best time to fat bike the Big M.

This is dependent on the snow conditions, but there is generally a 3-4 week window during the freeze/thaw cycle where the ski trails are absolutely wonderful to ride if you catch them at or below freezing. Catch it on the right day and it can be the best riding of the year (snow or dirt)!

There are many miles of designat-ed, groomed snowmobile trails that can be ridden in Mason and Manistee counties but those tend to be more similar to road riding than mountain biking because the trails are wide and the snowmo-biles can travel at higher speeds.

For a more singletrack type expe-rience, venture onto the extensive network of un-groomed snow-mobile trails in the area. All it takes is a couple snowmobiles to compact the snow and this creates great fat biking in the winter.

On these narrow trails, the snow-mobiles tend to go fairly slow but it is still a good idea to put lights on your bike, wear bright colors and yield the trail to any snowmo-bilers you see. Because these routes are not officially main-tained, most have no intersection maps or other markings to aid navigation. Nonetheless, they tend to be easy to navigate and fun to explore.

The Manistee National Forest south of Manistee and north of Hamlin Lake is one of the best areas because it receives the perfect balance of enough snow-mobile traffic to pack in the snow but still little enough use that on most fat bike rides you will not see any snowmobiles.

A great starting point for rides is the intersection of West Forest Trail and Morton (labeled as Cooper Creek Rd on map below). Both roads are well plowed and Forest Trail is wide enough to safely park on the side of the road. From there you have extensive options.

Forest Service trails are well num-bered and the Forest Service pub-lishes a great map of the roads. The Strava heat map also gives a good indicator of the trail network. Be respectful of the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area where bikes are not allowed.

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he crown jewel of mountain biking in this area is the section of North Country Trail between Dillings Road by Tippy Dam and Beers Rd by Hodenpyl Dam. This section of trail has it all, ranging from very challenging topography, scenic overlooks,

beautiful flora and fauna and challenging singletrack. Top it all off with good swimming areas for a post ride dip or even the possibility of a ride/paddle or ride/run combo utilizing the Manistee River or River Trail and you have the makings of a great day.

Since NCT only offers out-and-back riding options most people are going to want to start from one end or the other. On the southern end you can park right on Dillings Rd where NCT crosses but a better option is a bit further south on Dillings Rd. There is a two-track that intersects Dillings approximately a half mile south of where NCT crosses with a sign pointing west to Sawdust Hole. If you turn east onto the two-track, there are several places to pull off and park right off of Dillings (44.273248, -85.946482).

This two track is labeled as “Marilla Rd” on the intersection sign but it also commonly goes by “Upper River Rd” on maps. There are no amenities at this location (and therefore no National Forest pass is needed) and if you want water, bathrooms… you will need to contin-ue south on Dillings to the DNR run campground and boat launch.

Turn on to the gravel road as this map indicates. There are nice places to park just off the paved road.

On the northern end there is a North Country Trail parking area right off of Beers Rd (44.374101, -85.840135). This trailhead has a desig-nated parking lot, pit toilet and some picnic benches (but no potable water). This is a fee area so make sure you get your National Forest pass. This trailhead tends to be a very popular parking spot for hikers doing the NCT/Manistee River Trail loop and can fill up on summer weekends.

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This is one of those trails that you can ride out and back and you would never guess that you are on the same trail. We suggest you begin your nearly 30 mi. round trip from the Dillings/Marilla Parking Area as it is the easiest access point where you can park along the road (on the shoulder near the NCT) or you can park about 3/4 miles south at the intersection of Dillings and Marilla, it’s a primitive area but a no fee area. Please note that this entire section of the North Country Trail is traveled frequently by hikers so make sure you follow the IMBA trail etiquette guidelines.

This ride takes you on nearly 4,000 feet of climbing, so you will need plenty of fuel and water on this ride. We do not recom-mend this for beginners as much of this single track is fast and tight. This stretch of the North Country Trail has some of the best MTB riding in the state, so enjoy every minute of it!

MANISTEE RIVER TRAIL: If you are looking for a complete weekend experience, bike the NCT one day and take to the hiking trails the next on this 11+ mile trail system along the high banks of the Big Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyl Dam. There are numerous rustic campsites located throughout the area and many beautiful scenic overlooks. A must see destination is the “Little Mac” or technically known as the Manistee River Suspension Bridge. This connects the Manistee River Trail and North Country Trail’s northern section.

SHORTER RIDE: Looking for a shorter ride? You can shave off about 13 miles out and back if you start at the Upper River Road Trailhead and head north to the Marilla Trailhead. This will also save you about 1,200 feet of climbing.

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Tippy Dam. There are a couple spur trails that lead to overlooks, but they are not very well marked and are tough to find if you don’t know they are there. One of these spurs is approximately 3 miles from Dillings Rd (at the top of the climb/descent to River Rd) and is named "Far From the Mad-dening Crowd Knoll." This is getting fairly overgrown but still offers nice views of the backwa-ters where the Manistee and Pine rivers intersect.

North Country Trail between Dillings Rd and Beers Rd is defined by extended climbs and descents of 200-300 vertical feet. The hills just keep coming at you on this ride with an average of about 120 verti-cal feet per mile of riding (for perspective, most other trails in the area are 100 feet or less per mile). In general, the grades are steeper when riding north and slightly more shallow heading south but it is only relative to the other direction. They are plenty steep going south too.

The trail has great vistas overlook-ing the Manistee River Valley year round. The spring and fall when there are fewer leaves on the trees are peak times to take in the views. On the northern end, you are treated to great views of the river just below Hodenpyl Dam and if you look closely you will get sights of the suspension bridge that crosses the river.

Further south on the trail, you will get views of the backwaters of

suspension bridgeConnector between the Manistee River Trail & North Country Trail


Compared to other trails in the region, this is more technically demanding and the downhills include plenty of “gotchas.” Some downhills have fairly tight trees that narrow the trail con-siderably and/or roots in com-promising positions. Other downhills have waterbars you need to contend with at speed.

There are a couple downhills that go right down the middle of a valley and have increasing levels of rutting and water damage as you get further down the hill. There are a few blind corners in blazingly fast sections so you want to be mindful of other trail users and check your speed in these sections. This all leads to fun and challenging riding but you don’t want your attention to wander too much.

Lastly, even though the volun-teers do a great job of maintain-ing this section, parts of this trail tend to be pretty remote and difficult to get to so just about every ride includes a downed tree somewhere along its length.

Eddington Creek is a great place to cool off on a hot day. It gen-erally flows all summer long and can be a life saver if it is a hot and humid day. It is approxi-mately 13 miles from Dillings Rd and about 2 miles from Beers Rd. There is a bridge crossing at the creek with a sign labeling it. The trail parallels the creek for a ways on either side so it is easy to identify.

WINTER FATBIKERIDING ON THE NCTThe North Country Trail is a great place to take the Fatbike and stretch the legs during the winter months (well... anytime for that matter). That rugged terrain during the early season thaw that would keep the MTBs off the trails is no longer an issue with the Fatbikes.

Another great winter option for Fatbikes is on the vast network of snowmobiling trails and two-tracks/-seasonal roads that are found deep within the Manistee National Forest.


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DIRTroad is proud to say that we have eliminated the guessing game by mapping out the best FAT, MTB and ROAD rides in the area.

OUR FEATURE Fatbike ride. Ride the rolling hills of the Betsie River Pathway along with the challenging Crystal Mountain Resort trails using the sport’s newest rising star in the Fatbike.

Page: 10 [8.2 miles-per complete loop]

[24.6 miles - out/back]

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A great ride for the experienced rider with fast downhill sections and scenic vistas over inland lakes.

Page: 36

: Peak to Peak

The southern equivalent of the Pierport Loop. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan and great roads to ride on.

Page: 32[33.2 miles-per complete loop]: South Lakeshore

OUR FEATURE Mountain bike ride. This is one of the most epic rides you will encounter in the area and one of the best in the state. Known for its challenging terrain and nearly 4,000 feet of climbing this is a test for the most seasoned riders. A great FAT ride as well.

Page: 16[29.5 miles-out/back]: Dillings to Marilla

: Ten and Ten

[15.7 miles - per complete loop] Page: 26

A yester-year ski resort, the Big-M Recreation Area is well-known state wide for high quality MTB riding.

: Big-M Outer Loop

[41.3 miles - out/back] Page: 34

Take a ride along M22, one of the most scenic coastal highways in Northern Michigan and enjoy great views and high climbs.

: Pierport Loop


Short on time? Cut the Pierport Loop short on the Bar Lake Loop and still catch the beauty of the lake.

: Bar Lake Loop


This stretch of the North Country Trail is great for those who are new to the MTB/FAT bike scene.

: Freesoil to the 9


A great loop system for the experienced rider with great scenery thoughout.

These rides are geared for families and have low levels of difficulty so any/all skill levels will enjoy.

: Arcadia Loops

: Lake Michigan Rec. Area


A great ride into “Michigan’s Best State Park” as voted by the people of Michigan.

: Ludington State Park

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This is a wonderful section of trail that is approxi-mately 24 miles long and takes you up and over Ward Hills, then back. The singletrack is very fun and fast with some great downhill sections. You pass some small lakes which are very pretty and in the spring and fall there are great views from the top of Ward Hills.

Fisherman’s Parking Area: This is an “unofficial” area to drop a car to make a quick 12.5 mile ride on a time crunch. No amenities at this site.


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Recommended that the riders start on the Udell Trailhead at M55. This trailhead is part of the Manistee National Forest and is a “fee area” which requires a small fee for parking. Start out on the North Country Trail and head south and after about 1 mile you will catch the Big M Outer loop (25 on marked post.) Continue west on “Shanty Boy”. When you reach Marker 29, continue to 30 on the Outer loop. When you reach the 30 marker, you may take a detour to 31 and see the Udell Lookout Firetower or continue to marker 33. Continuing on the Outer Loop you will get into the inner trail system of Big M. You will reach marker 17, continue on to 34 (you will be on “Corkpine”). Continue to 35, to 2, 3 and 4 on Lumberjack. From marker 4, continue to 23 to 24, 25, and hook up with the North Country Trail back to the Udell Trailhead.

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2.5

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North Country Trail

Cappers Corner

44.10559-86.029318

44.191688-86.064716

INNER TRAILS: MTBRide the inner trails of Big-M. Park at the parking area/shelter and head out on over 25 miles of well marked trails. For those looking for a challenge, Oh Me II and Catamount are considered the “expert” loops, with Double Bit, Camp 24 and Ryberg Road being “intermediate” and Lumberjack and Corkpine as the “beginner” rides.

10 great cabins

15 minutesfrom the Big-M Recreation Area

1br - 4br cabins

Near the Rivers &Hiking Trails

Great location for wintersnowmobiling and skiing

(231) 848-4573 | northwoods-cabins.com17448 Caberfae Highway | Wellston, MI f


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NCT TRAIL (may continue riding onthis trail if you desire)

2.5

This section is about 17 miles round trip and is beginner friendly because it isn’t very hilly or very tight. On the southern end there is a swampy area that comes alive in the spring with lots of frogs and other wildlife meandering about. If you want to add on some more challenging terrain you can continue north on this section and into the Udell Hills which is hilly and more technical hooking up with Big M (see page 10 for full map.) This is a popular ride to go out and back on, as you will easily identify the end of the route when you reach the Little Manistee River and the bridge crossing. Keep in mind that the final half mile will be over dirt roads, as you will hook up with Riverside Drive and merge onto 9 Mile/Skocelas Road until you hit the makeshift parking area near 9 Mile bridge.

Be sure to pack plenty of water, as neither parking area to the north or south have potable water. The Freesoil Trailhead does have a quality info kiosk, and neither parking area requires a vehicle permit/fee for parking.

9-MileBridge

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“Old Baldy”Overlook

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FIGURE 8: This 10 mile ride (red trails) is a classic no matter which direction you decide to go. The figure 8 is made by the two trails in the Dry Hill area right off the St Pierre trailhead (Chestnut and Dry Hill loops). If you go such that you can hit the middle of the 8 going south towards Matzinger Rd you will take in one of the best downhills of the trail system.

QUAD LOOP: There are four basic loops in the Arcadia trail system: The 2 mile loop west of M22, the 2 mile Chestnut loop off the St. Pierre trailhead, the 7 mile Dry Hill Loop and the 2 mile Pete’s Woods loop. Hit all four loops for about a 20 mile ride (7 miles gravel road on top of the loops).

SEASON TIP: If you can only pick one season to ride the loops, it must be spring. When the Trillium wildflowers are in full bloom it is breathtaking to see the hills blanketed with them.

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“99 Bottles” elev: 121 ft. avg grade: 3.9% highest grade: 7.1% dist: 0.61mi


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ADD-ON

2.5(To Pentwater)

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1For those looking to venture out on the road for an easy/moderate road ride with stunning views of Lake Michigan, this is a perfect "out and back" option for you. We recommend that you begin your ride at Stearns Park at the west end of US10 (Ludington Avenue) From there, you will head through downtown Ludington until hooking up with the Pere Marquette Highway & Iris Road. Iris Road has a decent climb, but the view from the top is well worth

the energy used during the early stages of this ride (use caution on Iris, it is very narrow). Once you make your way west on Iris, swing south onto S. Lakeshore Dr. You will take Lakeshore all the way to the Marina in downtown Pentwater. Give yourself some extra time in Pentwater, as many of the shops are worth checking out.

ADD-ON: As you are riding south (or back north from Pentwa-ter) you will see fifty-six 465' tall wind turbines from the Lake Winds Energy Park. This add-on route takes you down 12 miles of great road through the heart of the wind farm. These struc-tures are amazing to see up close and you should consider the add-on if you have the time.


CITY OF LUDINGTON

VILLAGE OF PENTWATER

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This ride showcases the great roads along the shoreline and also highlights the country roads further inland that are both beautiful and lightly trafficked. There are a few challenging climbs along the way to test the legs, and the downhills are really fun.

Mile Marker

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OVERLAP (riding same stretch)

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SHIRLEY’S PLACE

Vet.

Oak

State Park

CITY OFMANISTEE

2+3


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VILLAGE OF BEAR LAKE

Portage Lake

Portage PointArtesian Well

Portage Point

The “Art Deck”Outdoor Art

Studio

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Find the Paved Bike Trail between

Hill & Vet. Oak Grove

Scenic Overlook

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This is a great location for a weekend camping trip. The Lake Michigan Recreation Area gives you the best of both worlds. Leisure road rides with slow traffic and a great dedicated multi-use trail for hiking and biking.

The MTB or Fatbike trail is great for beginners new to the sport or youngsters looking for a great “distance” ride. This nearly 3.5 mile loop has few climbs and is quite scenic in the heart of the forest along Michigan’s west coast. If at anytime the ride becomes too much, there are bail-out routes in the connector trail and various points where the trail hooks up with the main roads (Porter Creek Road and Forest Trail).

Road biking is great in this area with wide roads and many loops that the kids will love.

Hiking is also abundant as the LMRA connects with the Nordhouse Dunes Nature Area with miles of scenic trails along the high banks overlooking Lake Michigan.

MTB TRAIL (Multi Use Trail)

ROADS for leisure riding(Caution: Vehicular traffic present)

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Lake Michigan

NORDHOUSEDUNES NATURE

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HemlockLoop

OrchidLoop

Oak Loop

Violet Loop

CAMPING INFO: The site is open seasonally from May-September. There are 99 primitive sites. Reservations are required and must be made in advance. Visit: www.recreation.gov for details or contact 877-444-6777 for reservation information.


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10

CITY OF LUDINGTON

CARTIER PARKFAMILY LOOP(1 Mile Paved)

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LUDINGTONSTATE PARK

Lake Michigan

Lincoln Lake

Pere MarquetteLake

HamlinLake

CartierPark

OrioleField

ROAD TRAIL (Out and Back)

Mile Marker2.5

Finish

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ENDURANCE |

7.5

5.0

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The Ludington State Park ride takes you on a flat, scenic ride along Lake Michigan! Leaving from Stearns Park on the west end of Ludington Avenue (US10), you head north along Lakeshore Drive to M116 following the lake all the way to the main parking area at the State Park. Many of the roads in the park are also paved and enjoyable to explore with the whole family! Ride back and enjoy scenic views of the Ludington Lighthouse and spend the rest of the afternoon at the beach!

The School Forest is a great family

friendly mountain bike terrain area that is only 1.5 miles east off of Lakeshore Drive on Bryant Avenue. See page 40 for details.


1.8 MilesDisc Golf Area

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This is a great trail system to refine your MTB skills with the whole family! The Ludington School Forest Trails were built by the Shoreline Cycling Club and each year they keep adding to the trails. If you are looking for a quick hour-long workout, or a half day of fun with the family, the Ludington School Forest Trails is where it’s at.

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MTB TRAIL (Trails vary by color)

(markers & maps)

WALKING PATH

Trailhead Intersection1


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GREINER

DIFFICULTY |

EXPERIENCE |

ENDURANCE |

Intersection Marker

Beginner Trail

Roads


1

Intermediate Trail

Advanced Trail

If you head south out of Ludington on the expressway, the first town you will come up on is the bustling summer community of Pentwater, MI. If you take the Business US31 exit (Monroe Road), you will hook up with Long Bridge Road (Turn Left). Cross the bridge and turn left onto Wayne Road. Follow Wayne for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto a dirt road (Jackson). This will take you to a spectacular set of MTB trails in the heart of the State of Michigan cross country ski area. This is a great trail area for beginners looking to refine their MTB skills before hitting the Coates and Marilla Ride, or Big-M (also mentioned and mapped out in this guide).

WEEKEND TRAVEL TIP: For those of you who are visiting Pentwater, be sure to bring both your ROAD and MTB bikes! With Pentwater being the turn-around point for the “South Lakeshore” ride, the Pentwater Pathways MTB trail system is a perfect spot to Stretch your MTB legs. Bring both of your bikes and have a blast on the Pentwater ROAD and MTB trails!

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56 Campsites: all sites include - Electric or Full Hook-Ups - Fire Ring - Picnic Table - Charcoal Grill2 Camper CabinsLOCATED NEAR GOLFING, BIKING, HIKING, LAKE MICHIGAN AND MUCH MORE!


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Pentwater Lake

PentwaterPathways

Parking Area

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Wayne Ave

Longbridge Rd

N 5

4th

Ave

Jackson (unpaved)

N 6

0th

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52nd Ave

Wayne Rd.(no exit off US31

Use Monroe Rd Exit)

TO PENTWATER

43.743378-86.404336


Poncho’s Pond5335 W. Wallace Ln., Ludington, MI 49431888.308.6602 | www.poncho.com

We are a full service hook up RV park featuring a fitness center, 3 heated pools, activities and much more!

Mason Co. Campground & Picnic Area5906 W. Chauvez Rd., Ludington, MI 49431231.845.7609 | www.masoncounty.net

Playground, Disc Golf, Pavilion, Cabins, electric and full hook-ups, fire rings, picnic tables, charcoal grill surrounded by towering hardwoods and only minutes to Lake Michigan.

Vacation Station RV4895 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431231.845.0130 | www.vacationstationrvpark.com Situated in a beautiful natural setting with 155 manicured sites with full hook-up service!

Greiner Motel4616 West US 10, Ludington MI 49431231.843.3927 | www.greinermotel.com

Warm & friendly welcome, good morning coffee, sparkling clean rooms, all ground level. Eateries, shopping close by.

Snyder’s Shoreline Inn903 West Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431231.845.1261 | www.snydersshoreinn.com

View Lake Michigan from your balcony. Walk to shopping & restaurants. Near bike paths. Packages available.

America’s Best Value Inn5095 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431231.843.2233 | www.americasbestvalueinn.com

Located off US-10, we offer clean, comfortable rooms, a free continental breakfast and coffee service in our lobby, and free Wi-Fi in all public areas and guest rooms.

Summer’s Inn717 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431231.843.3448 | www.summersinnludington.com

With 29 individually decorated guest rooms and suites along with a café and a garden, we are small enough to put the focus on you, the individual.

Nader’s Lakeshore Motor Lodge612 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington MI 49431231-843-8757 | www.nadersmotel.com

A very short walk to the amazing Lake Michigan sandy beach. In town—close to Ludington shops & restaurants. A family fun resort!

Crystal Mountain12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 800.your-mtn | www.crystalmountain.com

Whether you’re looking to get away from it all or be the center of attention, Crystal Mountain has the perfect place for you to call home. Our property boasts over 250 hotel rooms, suites, condos, townhomes and resort residences, all nestled against the backdrop of beautiful northern Michigan.

Twin Oaks Campground & Cabins233 Moss Rd., Wellston, MI 49689877.422.3102 | www.twinoakscamping.com

With its time weathered log cabins nestled amongst the Manistee National Forest, crystal clear waters of the Big Manistee River, Tippy Dam & the Pine River, you will discover a place that will draw you back time and time again.

Northwoods Cabins17448 Caberfae Hwy., Wellston, MI 49689231.848.4573 | www.northwoods-cabins.com

10 clean cabins that sleep 2 - 10 in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. All have furnished kitchens, hot showers, and satellite TV. World class river fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling and more just outside our doors!

Best Western Lakewinds

DIRTroad DIRECTORY

5005 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431231.843.2140 | www.bwludington.com

When you visit Ludington, your very best hotel choice is Best Western Lakewinds. Enjoy our swimming pool and new hot tub! We also offer a Free expanded breakfast bar everyday.

Holiday Inn Express5323 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431231.845.7004 | www.stayludington.com

The Holiday Inn Express is the top choice for travelers looking for a hotel in Ludington. Enjoy our indoor heated pool and hot tub, fitness facility, arcade room and daily breakfast bar.


CENTURY 21 BoardwalkReal Estate & Rentals113 Maple St, Manistee, MI 49660231.723.6100www.C21BOARDWALK.com

From secluded cabins and cottages to beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront properties, we are your real estate rental company of choice in the Manistee/Mason County area!

Ludington Area Visitors Center5300 US-10, Ludington, MI 49431800.542.4600www.pureludington.com

For all your tourism needs in Mason County contact us. We have lodging, restaurants, attractions and so much more. Everything you will need for your time here in Ludington.

Manistee County Area Visitors Center310 First Street, Manistee, MI 49660877.626.4783www.VisitManisteeCounty.com

Here’s an invitation to step off the grid into a small town right out of a storybook. Great lodging, attractions and dining opportunities await you around every corner of Manistee County. Visit our website for more information.

Super 8 of Manistee220 Arthur St., Manistee, MI 49660231.398.8888 | www.super8.com

Located off Route 31 N, our Super 8 Manistee hotel is across from Manistee Lake and minutes from Lake Michigan. We are also close to Manistee County Blacker Airport and Little River Casino.

Deb Stevenson Group, Inc. - Lighthouse [email protected]

Top Producing Realtor in Mason County in 2013, Deb Stevenson is ready to go to work for you! Your link to the Ludington, Michigan area….Lake Michigan shoreline, Hamlin Lake, Condomini-ums, Executive Homes and more.

109 W. Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431231.843.7616 | www.Mittenbar.com

Your recovery watering hole proudly serving only Michigan made beer, wine and spirits.

Hamlin Grocery3611 N. Jebavy Dr, Ludington, MI 49431231.843.2058 | www.hamlingrocery.com

Your favorite corner store! Featuring coffee bar, groceries, souvenirs & more!

EZ Mart: Blarney CastleVarious locations: blarneycastleoil.com

While cycling in beautiful northern Michigan, stop at the nearest EZ Mart for a cold drink and snack!

Hungry Howies5485 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431231.843.6363 | www.HungryHowies.com

Lunch and Dinner options available! Pizza, Calzones, Salads, Breads and Wings available!

House of Flavors - Ludington402 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431231.845.5785 | www.houseofflavors.com

Great food, ice cream and atmosphere! Breakfast is served ALL DAY!

Jamesport Brewing Company410 S. James St., Ludington, MI 49431231.845.2522 |www.jamesportbrewingco.com

Ludington’s ONLY brewpub! Great food, Great Service, and Great Beer & Cocktails!

House of Flavors - Manistee284 River St., Manistee, MI 49660231.887.4600 | www.houseofflavors.com

Great food, ice cream and atmosphere! Breakfast is served ALL DAY!

The Mitten Bar

DIRTroad DIRECTORY


5424 Main St., Onekama, MI 49675 | 231.889.3395

From Appetizers, Soups & Salads, and Smelt & Pollock Dinners, to Pizza, Chicken, and Burgers, we have a wide variety of delicious meals to choose from.

The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grille

1058 Michigan Ave., Benzonia, MI 49616 231.882.9631 | www.roadhousesalsa.com

A delightfully fun and friendly eatery in Benzonia, we serve Mexican food and libations with the freshest ingredients.

Trailhead Bike Shop216 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI231.845.0545 | www.TrailheadBikeShop.com

Your West Michigan full-service bike,kayak and outdoor retailer.Walk-in repairs welcome.

The Outpost of Manistee359 River St., Manistee, MI 49660231.398.5556 | www.outpostmanistee.com

We offer a fine selection of Women’s and Men’s clothing, accessories, outdoor gear and much more! Also stop in to check out our coffee and tea bar!

Quiring Cycles-Custom Frame Builder8736 N. Hwy US31, Freesoil, MI231.464.5611 | www.quiringcycles.net

Building custom built bicycle frames since 1999. Quiring is quality MADE IN MICHIGAN! We are an industry leader in titanium, steel, aluminum and stainless steel bike frames.

West Shore Medical Center1465 E. Parkdale Ave (US-31)Manistee, MI 49660231.398.1000 | www.westshoremedcenter.org

Whether you’re a year-round resident or a visitor to our community, you can be confident in the expert staff, advanced technology, and dedicated physicians at West Shore Medical Center.

Big Bear Butt Cruisewww.bigbearcruise.com

Join us every August for great road riding throughout Manistee County. We have 4 varied lengths of rides that take you along some of the best roads in the County, across our rivers, and along Lake Michigan. Registration fills up quick. Visit our website for details!

Shirley’s Bar

Reed Photography114 W. Ludington Ave.Ludington, MI 49431231.843.0777 | www.toddandbradreed.com

Todd & Brad Reed are a father & son outdoor photography team based in Ludington. Their photography gallery is located in Ludington.

Water’s Edge Dentistry504 Water StreetManistee, MI 49660231.723.7957 | www.manisteedentists.com

At Water's Edge Dentistry, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and scenic setting.

Jeff Hubbard’sOutfitters North Guide Service

(231) 898-6246 | www.outfittersnorth.com

We are a full time, year around fly fishing guide service on the Pere Marquette and surrounding rivers.

DIRTroad DIRECTORYCrystal Crate & Cargo262 South Benzie Blvd.P.O. Box 321, Beulah, MI 49617231.882.5294 | www.crystalcrate.com

We bring together world-respected names in home, kitchen, and personal accessories throughout Michigan.

108 Threads165 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI& 103 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MIwww.108threads.com

The most rugged, stylish, and good looking outdoor and active wear selection in West Michigan! Just a few of their labels include: The North Face, Patagonia, LOLE, Horny Toad, Royal Robbins, Prana and so much more!

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Documents

2014 Shoreline Cycling Club Ride Guide