Traverse City, MI Fishing Trails and Maps

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Betsie Valley Trail

42.8 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Boyne Valley Trailway

6.3 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Leelanau Trail

16.6 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

Little Traverse Wheelway

26 mi
State: MI
Asphalt

North Central State Trail

74.9 mi
State: MI
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Mertz Grade Trail

2.3 mi
State: MI
Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Remoteness and solitude describe a trip along the 42.8-mile Betsie Valley Trail in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. The trail slopes gently downhill in the Betsie River Valley through a state...
MI 42.8 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Though the plan for a trail along the former Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena Railroad has existed since at least 2000, it took two decades to see the trail come to fruition. Thanks to the persistent...
MI 6.3 mi Asphalt
The 16.6-mile Leelanau Trail runs up a Lake Michigan peninsula that is known for its abundance of cherry orchards and Riesling grape vineyards. Located in northern Michigan, the paved trail connects...
MI 16.6 mi Asphalt
Closure notice: Dangerous conditions due to erosion of the trail have necessitated a 1.25-mile closure of the trail between East Park and Magnus Park in Petoskey. Visit the trail manager's website for...
MI 26 mi Asphalt
The nearly 75-mile North Central State Trail offers a multi-use trail adventure into the hills, agricultural areas, woods, and waterways of Michigan, with connections to well-established tourist towns...
MI 74.9 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Irons Area Tourist Association maintains 60 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiles and ATVs in the Manistee National Forest. For more information, contact the tourist association or the national...
MI 60 mi Ballast
The extensive Hartwick Pines State Park is one of the largest in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The scenic region is marked by rolling hills overlooking the valley of the east branch of the Ausable...
MI 2.3 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Recent Trail Reviews

North Central State Trail

question about tires

August, 2026 by lazerbook

I'm planning on doing this trail as part of a longer trek. My bike has 700x35 tires. Would anyone care to share if this would be doable or should I go with more of a mountain bike tire?

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

best Michigan trail so far

August, 2026 by annette.stallworth.parker

One of not my favorite Michigan trail. really nice asphalt, beautiful scenery, great hills.

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Awesome Trail

August, 2026 by ruck733651

Paved with wooded road and beach landscape. Beautiful views

Accordion

Boyne Valley Trailway

Great Ride!

July, 2026 by donnacreamer_tl

I loved this easy trail from Boyne Mountain into Boyne City. We rode about 15 miles there and back. We enjoyed shopping and lunch in Boyne City, during our stay at Boyne Mountain. It’s a great family activity!

Little Traverse Wheelway

Closed 2 miles North of Charlevoix

July, 2026 by junkmail1968

About 2 miles North of Shanahan Field the trail is closed and you’ll need to ride on the shoulder of 31 for about 3/4 of a mile. All as of 7/21/2026

Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART)

Ok trail. Great in some places, others not so great.

July, 2026 by mark0053

I started at Meijer on the east side. Trail in places is beautiful with grasses and woods but in others it crosses a lot of roads and in others it follows along the side of a road. The trail could use more markings in places you could get lost or off course. All in all I give it a 3 star rating.

Little Traverse Wheelway

We rode our ebikes - did not see any signs but we were more in the Petosky area. We saw several ebikes. In several places it goes right by the lake. It's shady in spots and we stopped for ice cream! ;)

July, 2026 by sabrinabrandon

We rode our ebikes - did not see any signs but we were more in the Petosky area. We saw several ebikes. In several places it goes right by the lake. It's shady in spots and we stopped for ice cream! ;)

Boyne Valley Trailway

Loved the width of the trail. Get sun and shade throughout. We loved riding from Boyne Falls to Boyne city and back.

July, 2026 by klwilliams414

Loved the width of the trail. Get sun and shade throughout. We loved riding from Boyne Falls to Boyne city and back.

Boyne Valley Trailway

not on Google Maps as of June 2026, but well worth it

June, 2026 by deltron2023

This trail takes you from point city to Moyne Falls. As of June 2026 it’s in great condition with a gradual inclined from point city to Boyne Falls. Once you get to the Boyne Falls ski resort, some of the signage breaks down, but it’s easy enough to navigate to the main trail and Des Moines Falls. You do have to cross the highway and there’s no dedicated light to stop traffic, but it was easy to cross. Highly recommend this trail for bikes, e-bikes, a training ride while on vacation.

Boyne Valley Trailway

Beautiful tree diversity

June, 2026 by ispaniel.rp

Very well kept trail. Nice ride with a few little hills.

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park

Awesome trail

October, 2025 by annette.stallworth.parker

We have now rode nearly every section of the trail several times and highly recommend it. My favorite parts are from Ashton to Cadillac and from Cedar Rapids to Grand Rapids.

Arcadia Marsh Trail

A lovely walk, but bikes are prohibited

October, 2025 by gogetyoursmock

This is a beautiful boardwalk trail through one of the few surviving wetlands along Lake Michigan. You can see the trout swimming along the river! Note that this is for foot traffic only, bikes and motorized conveyances of any sort are prohibited, except for motorized wheelchairs.

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