We could not be prouder of being named a Pure Michigan Trail. This announcement as it represents the hard work of many volunteers over the past 20+ years to make the Betsie Valley Trail the Benzie County jewel that it is today. (However, our work is far from over — keep reading!)
In yesterday’s announcement from the DNR: “The Betsie Valley Trail, a 22-mile pathway extending from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville in Benzie County, and Chain of Lakes Water Trail, a 100-plus mile inland water trail made up of 12 lakes and interconnected rivers in northwest Michigan, are this year’s Pure Michigan Trail recipients.”
“The Betsie Valley Trail and Chain of Lakes Water Trail offer exceptional hiking, biking and paddling experiences while also connecting residents and visitors to local communities and businesses,” said Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “Pure Michigan Trails represent the best of Michigan’s trail opportunities, and these extraordinary resources exemplify that designation.”
Go here to read the entire press release by the DNR.
You can do your part to help keep the trail beautiful by joining our volunteer Trail Crew. Please contact our volunteer coordinator to express your interest. We’d love to have you! It a lot of work, but we have fun doing it!