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.
Congratulations to Trail Sponsor Crystal Mountain for the positive impact you have on our community! Thank you! ❤️Crystal Mountain is honored to celebrate two standout leaders recognized by Traverse City Tourism at this year’s High Five Hospitality Awards.
Molly Kreykes was awarded for her work in Group Sales & Meeting Services. Molly is a powerhouse whose preparation and passion are the engines behind our success. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication she brings to Crystal Mountain.
The Community Impact Award was presented to our President, Chris MacInnes. This award recognizes Chris’s lifetime of advocacy for the hospitality industry and her deep-rooted commitment to community service throughout the state.
Congratulations, Molly and Chris, on this incredible recognition!
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We're so excited about the wonderful progress being made on the new Thompsonville Junction Trailhead and George W. Sharp Park Campground, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project! The Friends plan to pave one mile from this location to the old train trestle either late this season or next spring. We are raising funds now to pay the required match dollars and engineering costs -- a total of $105 thousand.
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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 »
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:
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 »
