Leelanau Trail | TART Trail
17 miles from Suttons Bay to Traverse City!
Distance: 17 miles
Elevation Gain: 351 ft
Type: Point-to-point
Fee: No fee. Donations accepted.
Description: The 17-mile Leelanau Trail provides a paved connection between Suttons Bay and Traverse City off the main roads. The Leelanau Trail runs through peaceful forests, working farms, and picturesque vineyards, lakes, and ponds.
Leashed pets are permitted.
ADA Accessible.
Leelanau trail is open year-round. In the winter, the trail is groomed from DeYoung Natural Area to 4th Street trailhead as conditions permit for classic and skate skiing, fatbiking, and snowshoeing
Parking
Trailheads available at Cherry Bend Rd, Fouch Rd, Shady Lane, and 4th St in Suttons Bay (the start/end of the trail, depending on which direction you go). Additional parking at Leelanau Studios parking lot, 1/3 mile east of Cherry Bend Rd trailhead.
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