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Joy2Ride participant enjoying the Betsie Valley Trail

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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We ❤️ trail business sponsor Iron Fish Distillery! See you this weekend!It’s been a beautiful fall on the farm! We’ve got lots going on this weekend, starting with Basecamp opening on Thursday, November 6th and Saturday’s Riverbed Whiskey Release Party. Take a drive down our dirt road and see what it’s all about!

Reserve your heated tent and rsvp for the release party by visiting ironfishdistillery.com
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We ❤️ trail business sponsor Iron Fish Distillery! See you this weekend!

The fall colors are peaking! Get out and enjoy the beautiful trail! Trail Care Coordinator, Charlie Gregory just finished clearing the trail yesterday evening and it’s looking glorious! Send us your pics media@betsievalleytrail.org! ... See MoreSee Less

The fall colors are peaking! Get out and enjoy the beautiful trail! Trail Care Coordinator, Charlie Gregory just finished clearing the trail yesterday evening and it’s looking glorious! Send us your pics media@betsievalleytrail.org!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Watch this informative presentation about the benefits of non-motorized trails in Michigan by Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. The presentation begins at the 55 minute mark. ... See MoreSee Less

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We ❤️ trail business sponsor Honor & Onekama Building Supply!Milwaukee Tent Event at the Honor Store, Friday 10/24 11am-2pm ... See MoreSee Less

We ❤️ trail business sponsor Honor & Onekama Building Supply!
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Recent News from Our Blog

Friends to Provide Full Accessibility at Two Primary Trailheads of the Betsie Valley Trail

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 »

Brew-to-Brew Trail Day 2025 Big Success!

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: 

Friends Celebrate “First Mile” of Paving to Thompsonville

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 »

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