Support the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail by signing up for the 4th Annual Brew-to-Brew Trail Day to be held on Saturday, June 27th! The donation / registration fee includes a free tech-style event t-shirt, PLUS vouchers for two beers — one at Stormcloud Brewery and one at Five Shores Brewery!
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.
IMPORTANT! We expect a big increase in folks using the trail this holiday weekend, so it’s a good time to keep some important things in mind…
Please be courteous and patient with others. The trail is for EVERYONE to enjoy in their own way. Families sometimes lose track of youngsters and folks aren’t always keeping a tight leash on pets, so please be careful, announce when passing, and have fun!
Also, the 1 ½ mile special use section of the trail along Crystal Lake from Beulah to Mollineaux Rd. has special rules that are posted, including a lower speed limit (10 MPH) vs. the rest of the trail (15 MPH) and no pets allowed (except service animals are permitted). Pets are permitted on the remainder of the trail as long as they are leashed and under control.
Please report serious trail violations to the DNR 24-hour tip line (800) 792-292-7800 (voice or text). For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For trail condition issues, such as a fallen tree, email the trail care coordinator at bvtcare@gmail.com.
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We ❤️ trail sponsor Coastline Cycles! It’s time to get your bikes tuned up! 🚴♀️
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing SueFi Photography! Share your trail pics or send to media@betsievalleytrail.org
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