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.
Learning about Saturday’s Brew-to-Brew piqued the interest of Keith Hassinger who drove 10 hours from his home in Fairchance, Pennsylvania to join in on the fun!
Keith is an avid biker, camper and likes beer so he made the trip and camped at event sponsor Betsie River Campsite the night before. He was first to check in and we heard he enjoyed the day on the trail, met lots of friendly folks, and made good use of his beer vouchers!
But that’s not the end of the story…
Two couples that checked in with same day registration told us about a guy from Pennsylvania that was camped next to them and told them about the ride he was doing today, so he recruited 4 other riders! How nice!
It was a pleasure having you join in on the fun Keith and we hope to see you next year!
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All-star volunteer Bill Scaff removed this large tree blocking the trail 1/2 mile east of Homestead Road. Thanks Bill!
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We had a fantastic turnout today for the Brew-to-Brew! Folks enjoyed a beautiful day on the trail and visits to our local breweries. Thank you to the volunteers who did a great job and to our sponsors for their much appreciated support.
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WATCH FOR TURTLES ON THE TRAIL! 🐢They are actively laying eggs. Please use caution and watch for egg debris from invading raccoons.🦝
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The trail is looking quite beautiful and the weather forecast for tomorrow could not sound more spectacular! Don’t miss out on a glorious day on the trail for the Brew-to-Brew! Reserve your spot!
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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 »
