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.
Wow, thank you to the amazing volunteers that shared their time today to work on the trail making it beautiful for those that use it. Julie and Dave Brewer, Mark Walton, Dan Ruffe, Heather Hudson, Bob Kennedy, Alan Penney, Jim Luginbill, Myre Willie, Charlie Gregory, Bill Skaff and our fearless leader, Steph Kennedy tackled trimming back overgrowth on the trail, around benches and on the bridges. If you weren’t able to join the fun today, be on the lookout for future opportunities. If you need a bit of incentive, donuts, snacks, water and coffee are always how we start our fun! 😊 —Julie
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A reminder about our work bee on Tuesday…Summer is upon us in full force. Our beautiful trail is getting a lot of use by cyclists, walkers, turtles, porcupines and more! Now is a great time for a midsummer clean up!
I will host a BVT Maintenance Day, Tuesday, July 28th at 9 am. We will meet at Menus on Main in Frankfort, focusing on the trail between Frankfort and M115. The majority of the work will be cutting back over growth within a foot on each side of the trail. We will also remove growth from bridges and benches. Please plan to bring any of the items below if you have them. I will bring tools from our BVT shed and plan to scoop up any significant debris with the Gator as we progress.
Tools: Rake, Broom, Leaf blower, Hedge shears or shrub trimmer, Pruners
Due to poison ivy along the trail, as well as safety: Gardening gloves, Long sleeve SFP shirt highly recommended, Long pants highly recommended, Hat and eye protection recommended, and Water
Please email me if you plan to join us! Steph Kennedy, Trail Care Coordinator, bvtcare@gmail.com
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This is so exciting for the trail! Attend this public hearing to learn more about this amazing project and to make your voice heard!VILLAGE OF ELBERTA - Leaders in Benzie County’s Village of Elberta are seeking community input for the redevelopment of nearly nine acres along Betsie Bay. The proposed plan includes new housing, public access and a trail connection.
The Michigan State Land Bank Authority and Village of Elberta leaders are asking for public participation before a final development plan is created. The goal is to craft a development that serves as both an economic asset and aligns with the community’s culture.
Read more on 9and10news.com.
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A tree was reported down between mile marker three and four this morning by trail user Jim H. Thank you for your report. Trail crew volunteer Bob took care of things right away! Super job!
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Summer is upon us in full force. Our beautiful trail is getting a lot of use by cyclists, walkers, turtles, porcupines and more! Now is a great time for a midsummer clean up!
I will host a BVT Maintenance Day, Tuesday, July 28th at 9 am. We will meet at Menus on Main in Frankfort, focusing on the trail between Frankfort and M115. The majority of the work will be cutting back over growth within a foot on each side of the trail. We will also remove growth from bridges and benches. Please plan to bring any of the items below if you have them. I will bring tools from our BVT shed and plan to scoop up any significant debris with the Gator as we progress.
Tools: Rake, Broom, Leaf blower, Hedge shears or shrub trimmer, Pruners
Due to poison ivy along the trail, as well as safety: Gardening gloves, Long sleeve SFP shirt highly recommended, Long pants highly recommended, Hat and eye protection recommended, and Water
Please email me if you plan to join us! Steph Kennedy, Trail Care Coordinator, bvtcare@gmail.com
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This year’s Brew-to-Brew Trail Day was a huge success! The beautiful summer weather led to a record number of 190 participants and raised nearly $14,000 that will support the work of the Friends. The great turnout was a bit overwhelming for our volunteers as we did not expect nearly all… Read More »
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:
