Enjoy A Fun Filled Day Biking Around Mackinaw Island
September 19th, 2011
If you enjoy biking and think it would be fun to do so in an area that does not allow any motorized traffic, then biking around Mackinaw Island is a must-do activity. The only motorized vehicles on the island are its one fire truck, one ambulance, and one SUV that belongs to the police department.
You can rent bicycles right on the island or you can bring your own. Bike everywhere! Pick up a map at the Visitor-s Center and plan your route.Check out this link here. The paved roads and paths used for biking and horse-drawn carriages crisscross and circle the entire span of the three-mile-long island. The scenery along the trails is breathtaking.
The 8-mile road that circles the island is a relaxing bike ride and provides many incredible views. This road is entirely flat, with no hills, so it is not difficult for bike riding and can be enjoyed by all ages. Halfway around the island is a place called British Landing where you can take a break and experience the grandeur of the Straits of Mackinac. An added bonus of this ride is that it gives you a close up appreciation for the true nature of this very special island.