The 22-mile Betsie Valley Trail follows the former Ann Arbor Railroad from Frankfort to Mesick, offering stunning views of Betsie Bay, the Betsie River, marshlands and hardwood forests. The first 6 miles from Frankfort to Crystal Lake are paved, while the remaining section to Mesick is open to snowmobiling Dec. 1 to March 31. Restrooms are available at the Frankfort, River Road and Beulah trailhead parking areas.
Along the way, visitors can enjoy local amenities such as parks, restaurants, ice cream shops, campgrounds and lodging.
To learn more about the section of trail between Frankfort and Thompsonville, visit betsievalleytrail.org.
During the winter, Dec. 1 to March 31, the trail is open to snowmobiling from Beulah to Mesick.
Although cross-country skiing is a popular activity on the trail, it's not groomed. Snowshoers: please be courteous and avoid cross-country tracks if visible.
There are several established trailheads that include parking:
A section of trail (6 miles) from Frankfort to Crystral Lake is paved and suitable for bicycles. Please note: During the winter, a portion of the trail is open to snowmobiling (Beulah to Mesick, Dec. 1 to March 31).
Cross-county skiing is a popular activity on the trail; however, the trails are not groomed. A section of trail (6 miles) from Frankfort to Elberta is plowed for general trail activities. Please note: During the winter, a portion of the trail is open to snowmobiling (Beulah to Mesick, Dec. 1 to March 31).
Please note: During the winter, a portion of the trail is open to snowmobiling (Beulah to Mesick, Dec. 1 to March 31).
During the winter, Dec. 1 to March 31, the trail is open to snowmobiling from Beulah to Mesick.
Trails are not groomed, but please be courteous and avoid cross-country ski tracks if visible. Please note: During the winter, a portion of the trail is open to snowmobiling (Beulah to Mesick, Dec. 1 to March 31).
