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The Betsie Valley Trail is 22 miles long and extends from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville in Benzie County Michigan.

The Trail is popular for bicycle and pedestrian use.

Dogs are permitted on most parts of the Trail as long as they are on a leash and under control. Dogs are not permitted on the portion of the Trail between Mollineaux Road and Beulah.

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Port City Run 5K packet pick up is on at Stormcloud Brewing Company until 7 pm tonight!

We now have over 100 runners! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃
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For the past couple weeks there have been sightings of an immature Purple Gallinule in the Elberta Marsh where there is a beautiful overlook along the trail. Normally these birds are found only in the southeast U.S. to South America. When a bird is observed far outside its normal range it’s called a vagrant. There are a few possible causes, including weather events. The rare sighting this far north has attracted birders from around the region. Please use caution and slow down when you observe others standing along the trail. In this case, birders often are carrying heavy equipment and are not always watching for bicycles. We hope you’ll stop and have a look for yourself and post your pictures! (The image shown is an example of an immature Purple Gallinule.) ... See MoreSee Less

For the past couple weeks there have been sightings of an immature Purple Gallinule in the Elberta Marsh where there is a beautiful overlook along the trail. Normally these birds are found only in the southeast U.S. to South America. When a bird is observed far outside its normal range it’s called a vagrant. There are a few possible causes, including weather events. The rare sighting this far north has attracted birders from around the region. Please use caution and slow down when you observe others standing along the trail. In this case, birders often are carrying heavy equipment and are not always watching for bicycles. We hope you’ll stop and have a look for yourself and post your pictures! (The image shown is an example of an immature Purple Gallinule.)

Great news for the future Beach-to-Beach Betsie Valley Trail!The special project funding will help the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy with its $27 million vision for conservation and development.
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Recent News from Our Blog

Friends to Provide Full Accessibility at Two Primary Trailheads of the Betsie Valley Trail

Expanding access to those with mobility challenges is an immediate need and today the Friends are launching the Trail Access Accessibility Project! We’re always working towards increasing the use of the trail for everyone of all ages and abilities. We work with the Michigan DNR to keep the trail beautiful… Read More »

Brew-to-Brew Trail Day 2025 Big Success!

Our third annual Brew-to-Brew Trail Day was a big success! Thank you to our event sponsors and everyone who participated! It was a lot of fun! Check out the recap video: 

Friends Celebrate “First Mile” of Paving to Thompsonville

Over 50 people attended the Friends ribbon cutting ceremony in early June marking the completion of the first mile of paving from Beulah to Thompsonville. The joyful occasion recognized those who made this accomplishment possible, including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources who awarded a $400,000 Spark Grant to Benzie… Read More »

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