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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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Thank you to the Benzie Manistee Snowbirds for grooming the trail from Kaleva to Beulah on Wednesday and Thursday! There were many trees down just south of Beulah that they removed. 🙏🏻

We are often asked if the trail will still be open for snowmobile traffic after it’s been paved and the answer is ‘yes’. The 12-mile segment of the trail from Beulah to Thompsonville is a designated snowmobile trail by the DNR.
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Thank you to the Benzie Manistee Snowbirds for grooming the trail from Kaleva to Beulah on Wednesday and Thursday! There were many trees down just south of Beulah that they removed. 🙏🏻

We are often asked if the trail will still be open for snowmobile traffic after it’s been paved and the answer is ‘yes’. The 12-mile segment of the trail from Beulah to Thompsonville is a designated snowmobile trail by the DNR.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

It's your generosity that allows us to maintain and improve the Betsie Valley Trail so it’s safe and beautiful for ALL to enjoy – for generations to come. No local tax dollars go to the BVT -- we depend on your ongoing financial support and the devotion of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you for supporting the BVT on this Giving Tuesday. betsievalleytrail.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

Its your generosity that allows us to maintain and improve the Betsie Valley Trail so it’s safe and beautiful for ALL to enjoy – for generations to come. No local tax dollars go to the BVT -- we depend on your ongoing financial support and the devotion of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you for supporting the BVT on this Giving Tuesday. https://betsievalleytrail.org/donate/
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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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