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Traverse City Area Hiking and Biking Trails
Northern Michigan is known for its beautiful and lush landscapes—that’s why Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, just a short drive from Traverse City, is the perfect destination for your outdoor adventures!
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk with family, want to go snowshoeing for the first time, want an intense mountain biking landscape, or you’re a lifelong cross-country skier, there’s a trail for you near us.
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel wants to help you have all the outdoor and adventurous moments that your heart desires while you’re in the Traverse City area. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most beautiful nearby hiking trails with a variety of uses, lengths, and difficulties.
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Traverse City Hiking Trails!
Yuba Creek Natural Area
- Address: 9657 Us-31, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 3 Miles
With streams, wetlands, rare plants and wildlife, and even nesting bald eagles, this 413 acre nature reserve is the perfect destination for a nature walk with the whole family! While mountain bikes are not allowed on these trails, the 3.4 mile loop around the reserve is a great place for a moment in nature.
- Address: 7425 Deepwater Point Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 5.1 Miles
Deepwater Point, located along East Grand Traverse Bay, is a scenic location for a quaint walk along the bay or even a day at the beach. This is the perfect location for some relaxing time outside spent picnicking and enjoying the water.
- Address: 7722-7832 Longstreet Rd, Thompsonville, MI 49683
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 44 Miles
The Betsie River Pathway is perfect for any of your adventure needs, whether it be hiking, cross-country skiing, or biking, this trail has you covered. With a variety of terrain, over eight miles of groomed trail, and various paths to take based on desired difficulty and length, this location is great for any skillset. The views of the Betsie River offer a serene and quaint escape for your outdoor day trip.
- Address: Parking is available at Medalie Park, 1910 S Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. On the northern end, parking is also available behind the Traverse City public library.
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 11 Miles
Situated right in the heart of Traverse City, the Boardman Lake Trail is a wooded four-mile trail perfect for a picnic or casual hour-long nature walk along the banks of the Boardman River. This trail has many picturesque places to stop and relax. The trail offers access to parks, local businesses (Oryana food co-op, Right Brain and The Filling Station microbreweries), and even the public library. Proximity to so many local spots makes this an ideal trail for Traverse City hiking. This is a great spot for walkers or for bikers looking for a quick, scenic ride.
- Address: County Road 633 - Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 5.4 Miles
This is one of our favorite Traverse City bike trails! Connecting Traverse City to Suttons Bay, this 17-mile paved trail is perfect for a long, exhilarating bike ride through the stunning scenery of Leelanau County. The trail takes you through forests, vineyards, orchards, lakes, and farms. In the winter this trail is groomed, making it a great option for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- Address: 4755 N Manitou Trail, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 24 Miles
If you’re looking for breathtaking views of the water, the Clay Cliffs Natural Area hike is perfect for you. While this hike is shorter, it is a bit more on the challenging side with uphill climbs and sandy terrain. But we promise it will be worth the views of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. After an afternoon hiking, stop by Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge and treat yourself to a bite at Big Dex’s for some pizza and sandwiches.
- Address: 4450 Bartlett Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 5.4 Miles
The Vasa Pathway offers a range of trail lengths, anywhere from 2 to over 15 miles. Located on protected state park land, this trail is sure to bring you back to nature. The Vasa Pathway is great for anyone, from those looking for a relaxing outdoor walk, to someone wanting a challenging bike or ski trail. These trails have you covered!
- Address: 3736 S. Seeley Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601
- Distance from Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel: 33 Miles
The Cadillac Pathway has over 11 miles of trail for you to roam with varying degrees of difficulty. In the winter the trails are groomed, making them a great option for all your cross-country skiing or fat-tire biking adventures.
Visit the Traverse City Area Today!
Relax and unwind at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel after your day of exploring Traverse City and the beautiful surrounding great outdoors.
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is proud to be a part of the Traverse City area. Traverse City is perfect for a weekend getaway and offers an abundance of scenic trails, a variety of quality restaurants, and quaint downtown for you to explore.
Try your luck and keep your time in Traverse City exciting with a stay at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. Call us at (800) 922-2946 or book your room online.