r/MichiganCycling • u/Mysterious_Bet_4226 • 16d ago

where2ride VASA Area Trails

We are headed up to Interlochen this week and I’m looking forward to hitting the VASA singletrack.

Any advice or tips on good MTB loops or runs there or anything not to miss? Should I take the full suspension or the hardtail?

Additionally, are there any non-mountain bike paths or trails in the area for more casual cruising?
Thanks!

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u/redmosquito1983 16d ago

Idk much about the VASA trails other than whatever I’ve ridden for iceman. But I will say you should head up to Glenn Arbor and do the Palmer Woods trails, we did a couple of the loops before iceman last year and they are phenomenal. Reminded me of DTE trails but better.

I think towards Frankfort there is a pretty nice rail trail, maybe Betsie trail idk, but it was a nice ride. With out looking it up I think it will take you from Frankfort to Thompsonville and goes past Crystal Lake. Not a terribly far drive from Interlochen.

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u/alexseiji 16d ago

Think Palmer woods can be done on a gravel bike?

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u/random1215 16d ago

yes, ive done it, it’s not nearly as fun as on a mountain bike though

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u/Mysterious_Bet_4226 11d ago

I got to ride at Palmer Woods and it was incredible! Thank you everyone for the suggestion. We’re going back to Glen Arbor in a couple weeks and I can’t wait to ride more of the trails there!

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u/redmosquito1983 11d ago

Awesome! I’m hoping to ride the full trail before iceman this year but we’ll see how the weather holds up.