- 40.1 miles
- 4 hours 58 minutes
- 8.3 mph average spped
- 2-9 mph winds
More photos of the dunes along the coastline:
Frankfort is yet another charming little town. We have really fallen in love with the Michigan coastline!
We biked a little over 10 miles along the Betsie Valley Trail to Beulah, MI with Misty and Darrel and stopped for lunch before biking the 10 miles back to Frankfort. It was such a beautiful ride around Betsie Lake where the marina is located and then along Crystal Lake to Beulah.
Once we were back in Frankfort, the boys opted for a nap while Misty and Ellen biked another 5 miles out to the Point Betsie Lighthouse.
The Point Betsie Lighthouse is considered to be one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. The lighthouse is situated on the banks of Sleeping Bear Dunes and has been continuously operating since 1858 when it was built. It was automated in 1983 and was the last manned lighthouse on Lake Michigan. The Keeper’s Quarters (not part of the tour) is a two-bedroom apartment available for daily or weekly rental.
Views from the top of the lighthouse:
Views from the grounds of the lighthouse:
We spotted this little family on the way back from the lighthouse:
Finally, Misty and Ellen stopped at the Frankfort Art Fair before ending their 30+ mile bike journey!
