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Betsie Valley
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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 (see Trail Map for a map and Trail Tour for a description of the trail, with segment mileages).
From Frankfort to Beulah it is non-motorized. All of it is excellent for
bicycles and pedestrian use. The 6 miles from Frankfort to Mollineaux Rd.
is asphalt and is good for roller blading. From Beulah to Thompsonville
(13 miles) the compacted aggregate trail is open to snowmobiles from
December through March. Pets are permitted on most parts of the Trail as long as they are on a leash and under control (see Section 4.02 of the Trail Ordinance). Pets (except leader dogs) are not permitted on the portion of the Trail between Mollineaux Road and Beulah (see Section 7.02 of the Trail Ordinance).
The trail is owned by the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources and is operated and maintained by Benzie
County. The Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail (FBVT) is a Michigan not
for profit corporation formed in 1993 "to advocate, promote and encourage
the development and successful operation of a recreational trail on the
former Ann Arbor Railroad corridor in Benzie County." FBVT is a benevolent
friend of the trail. It supports the efforts of the DNR and County and
intends to see that the trail is built, maintained and enjoyed.
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