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.
Elite Asphalt are making repairs to the trail over the next couple days. Please observe the trail closures and sorry for any inconvenience.
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We are honored to be one of the finalists for a transformative grant from Impact 100 TC. Our vision is to create a world-class trail in Benzie County that connects healthy and active communities—and is accessible to all. And that last part—accessible to all—is what this project is about.🌿 2026 GRANT FINALIST | ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVATION + RECREATION
The Betsie Valley Trail stretches 22 miles through some of Benzie County’s most beautiful landscapes but enjoying the trail should be possible for people of all abilities. Friends Of Betsie Valley Trail Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail is a 2026 Impact100 Traverse City Grant Finalist for its Trail Access Accessibility Project, designed to remove barriers at a key trailhead and create a more welcoming, independent way for people with mobility challenges to access the trail.
A $120,000 Impact100 TC grant would help transform the existing gravel trailhead with ADA-compliant van-accessible parking, a paved pathway connecting directly to the trail, improved parking surfaces and an accessible restroom.
The impact is especially meaningful for organizations like Joy-2-Ride Benzie, which uses adaptive cycles to give people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the trail. Today, accessibility at the trailhead itself remains a barrier. These improvements would make it easier for participants to arrive, unload and access the trail more independently.
Meet Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail and all five of our 2026 Grant Finalists 👉 www.impacttc.org/meet-the-2026-grant-finalists/
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Always great to see the locals competing at Ironman, especially one of our favorites ❤️ Awesome job Frederik!
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We are back on schedule for asphalt repairs on the paved section of the trail beginning Monday near 10th St. in Frankfort, extended to Elberta, with a couple of sections along the trail between Elberta and where the trail crosses River Road. Please be advised that these trail sections will be closed during the repairs.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS at each trail access point during the work to redirect trail users. We anticipate the work taking up to 4 days. If you’re available to volunteer on one of the days this week, please contact trail care coordinator Stephanie Kennedy at bvtcare@gmail.com
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Wonderful volunteers from the Friends are at the entrance to the Ironman village today until 2 o’clock. Stop by and say hi and learn more about the trail and the work we do to maintain it and make it accessible for all.
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This year’s Brew-to-Brew Trail Day was a huge success! The beautiful summer weather led to a record number of 190 participants and raised nearly $14,000 that will support the work of the Friends. The great turnout was a bit overwhelming for our volunteers as we did not expect nearly all… Read More »
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:
