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.
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Our $10,000 match campaign ends on November 30th! There’s still time to donate to the Trail Access Accessibility Project and double the impact of your donation! The campaign has raised about $6,000 at the time of this post. We need your support to realize the full match! Please go here to learn more about this critical project: betsievalleytrail.org/2025/09/friends-to-improve-trail-access-launch-matching-campaign/ Learn why the realization of this project will be a real game-changer for Joy 2 Ride Benzie! This match campaign is thanks to a generous pledge by a couple who love the Betsie Valley Trail and want to help make it accessible for people of all abilities. We sincerely appreciate their tremendous support!
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Our supporters asked about donating appreciated stock rather than cash, so we now have established an easy way to do just that! Many donors find they have stock that has increased significantly in value, but they are hesitant to redeem the stock because they will have to pay capital gains taxes. By donating stock or mutual fund holdings, you’ll grow your support of our work while avoiding these taxes. The Friends now have an account with a respected third party, Stock Donator. Donating your stock to the Friends via Stock Donator allows you to support our work while avoiding capital gains tax and any fees! Go to our account on Stock Donator today to learn more. stockdonator.com/stock-information/?oid=cef473f7 Contact us if you have any questions. We’re happy to set up a call with you. Email info@betsievalleytrail.org
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Please support the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project!
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Leave a lasting legacy in Thompsonville! Personally sponsor a piece of the new trailhead infrastructure and directly defray the capital construction costs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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 »
