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SaveThe Betsie River Pathway is an MDNR hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trail located to the west of the Betsie River. The larger loop to the east is flat and in the woods. The smaller loop trail to the west has more varied terrain and wanders through meadow and wooded areas, and along a creek and the Betsie River.
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.
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.
source: SCC Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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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. There is no good signage off Countyline Rd nor M-110. There are no amenities such as bathrooms, picnic tables, or potable water. No fee to use trails.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 7
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 22, 2025Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 368 ft
- Total Vertical
- 134 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 813 ft
- Reports
- 87
- Photos
- 3
- Completed Counter
- 2,765
Popular Betsie River Pathway Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,309 ft • 11 ft • 276 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,175 ft • 19 ft • 269 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 17 ft • 259 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,578 ft • 9 ft • 248 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 3,107 ft • 0 ft • 245 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,419 ft • 76 ft • 245 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 4,446 ft • 3 ft • 214 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,223 ft • 48 ft • 194 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Betsie River Pathway Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Betsie River #1 - #7 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #11 - #12 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #8 - #9 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #7 - #8 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #6 - #1 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #4 - #5 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #1 - #2 | Jul 22, 2025 @ 11:41am Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Betsie River #2 - #3 | Jan 15, 2025 @ 1:15pm Jan 15, 2025 | Snow Groomed | Mmob2000 | ||
| Betsie River #3 - #5 | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:35am Oct 19, 2024 | Dry | Schoppkeeper | ||
| Betsie River #10 - #11 | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:35am Oct 19, 2024 | Dry | Schoppkeeper |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scout29 | wishlist | region | activity #95012145 | May 18, 2026 @ 5:37pm May 18, 2026 |
| MrMikeonabike | wishlist | region | activity #77657612 | Aug 8, 2025 @ 4:54am Aug 8, 2025 |
| Koscinskis | add | report | activity #76526236 and 6 more | Jul 23, 2025 @ 7:22am Jul 23, 2025 |
| Schoppkeeper | add | report | activity #60778245 and 9 more | Oct 22, 2024 @ 6:56am Oct 22, 2024 |
| Schoppkeeper | add | report | activity #60437425 and 5 more | Oct 13, 2024 @ 2:15pm Oct 13, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Mountain | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2.4 km | |
| Pete's Woods | 5.4 km | ||||
| Arcadia Dunes | 4 | 8 | 8.6 km | ||
| Green Points Dunes Nature Preserve | 9.7 km | ||||
| Lake Ann Pathway | 1 | 4 | 14.9 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 8 miles | 367 ft | 3 miles | 135 ft | #10,070 | #130 | 2 | 85 | 1,067 | ||
| Hike | 15 | 8 miles | 367 ft | 3 miles | 135 ft | #14,557 | #203 | 85 | 9 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 8 miles | 367 ft | 3 miles | 135 ft | #13,521 | #179 | 85 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway are:
- Betsie River #11 - #12 (4/5)
- Betsie River #8 - #9 (4/5)
- Betsie River #7 - #8 (4/5)
- Betsie River #10 - #11 (4/5)
- Betsie River #1 - #7 (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Betsie River Pathway?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Betsie River Pathway. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Betsie River Pathway?
The longest trail in Betsie River Pathway is Betsie River #6 - #1 at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Betsie River Pathway?
Betsie River Pathway has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Betsie River Pathway?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Betsie River Pathway is Betsie River #8 - #9 with 76 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Betsie River Pathway?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Betsie River Pathway is Betsie River #11 - #12 with 66 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Betsie River Pathway?
Betsie River Pathway supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Betsie River Pathway is Betsie River #9 - #10 with an average grade of 2.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Betsie River Pathway?
The overall region status for Betsie River Pathway is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 14 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Betsie River Pathway?
The most popular Strava segments in Betsie River Pathway are:
- Pedal-2-Metal (2,913 athletes)
- Lot to Joyfield Road (2,868 athletes)
- Up we go! (2,537 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway are:
- Betsie River #11 - #12
- Betsie River #8 - #9
- Betsie River #3 - #4
- Betsie River #7 - #8
- Betsie River #1 - #2
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Betsie River Pathway?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Betsie River Pathway are:
- Betsie River #1 - #2 (3/5)
- Betsie River #6 - #1 (3/5)
- Crystal Mountain Access (4/5)
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