Insider Tips
If you are going to be sticking to paved surfaces, go with a road bike. If you plan on going off-road for any distance, consider a mountain or hybrid bike. Bikes come in all shapes and sizes and are designed for specific purposes. Be sure to use the right bike for your situation.
Michigan State Parks & Recreation Areas
The White Pine Trail is a 96-mile long trail that connects Cadillac to Grand Rapids. This gem of a hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling path is a linear state park, with management along the trail provided by local communities, and assistance from the Friends of the White Pine Trail.
The trail provides visitors with scenic vistas and a wonderful, multi-day ride or walk. Many residents who live along the trail use it as an after work fitness destination, a weekend getaway, or just an alternative path to get to a Whitecaps baseball game. No matter why you visit the trail, you won't forget the fun you've had.
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The Tawas area is a great place for riding bikes. We have a paved biking trail that starts at the Tawas Point Lighthouse and travels for 14 miles along Tawas Bay through the towns of East Tawas and Tawas City. So when you come to the park camping make sure you bring your bike.
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I love biking at both Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Mountains!
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Want to bicycle through our parks, but left your bike at home? Bellevue, Cape Henlopen and Trap Pond State Parks have free loaner bikes, and Bellevue has a special, adaptive tricycle available. Mountain bikers can take their bikes to White Clay Creek's great mountain biking trails.
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Bring your bike or rent one at Grayton Beach State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy four miles of off-road trails through acres of natural communities or hop on Walton County's 10-mile path along Scenic Highway 30-A and enjoy this picturesque area.
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In Miami? Yes. Ten miles of mountain biking trails provide a surprise challenge to the most experienced riders at Oleta River State Park, south of Tampa. Wear the helmet!
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With more than 12,000 miles of singletrack available and at least twice as many dirt roads, Idaho is a haven for mountain bikers. Some highlights: the 84-mile Weiser River Rail Trail, Boise Foothills, the Centennial Trail, Harriman Trail, the Route of the Hiawatha Trail, Ponderosa, City of Rocks, Castle Rocks, and Farragut State Parks.
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Scenic byways and paved park roads are perfect for cycling along flat or mountainous terrain. You'll also find multi-use trails statewide, perfect for families. The scenic 73-mile Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes in northern Idaho is the world's longest continually paved trail. Don't miss the Wood River Trails system in the Sun Valley area.
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Great for exercise as well as for seeing park scenery, wildflowers, and historic features, mountain biking is an activity for all ages. Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail and Fair Hill NRMA are great spots for beginners, while more advanced riders might prefer the trails offered at Gambrill State Park or Patapsco Valley State Park.
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Hikers and mountain bikers have access to 11 miles of easy trails with a few steep areas at Sleepy Hollow. One of the most popular mountain biking trails is the Potawatami at Pinckney Recreation Area. There are options that cater to all ability levels in our parks.
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Island Lake Recreation Area is a mecca for those training for triathlons. The park has a great variety of swimming, hiking and biking challenges. Check out: www.michigan.gov/gogetoutdoors for a list of all the challenging events held at the parks each year.
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Bicycling is a good form of exercise and a great way to see what state parks are all about. Nine state parks have trails designated for bicycling with either hard-packed or paved surfaces. One of the most popular bicycling trails is Katy Trail State Park, the nation's longest rail-trail project.
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Mountain bikers will find every kind of terrain to explore. Castlewood State Park is popular with mountain bikers with seven trails that take you from an up-close look at the Meramec River to the tops of bluffs with panoramic views of the river valley.
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Already famous for its scenery, Hocking Hills delivers fresh thrills with a new four-mile mountain bike trail featuring a moderate loop and a challenging loop for cyclists who appreciate great views and a great ride. Hueston Woods’ 12-mile network of classic mountain bike trails has expanded with a new 1.5-mile loop that winds through gorgeous forest studded with wildflowers and interesting interpretive signs for nature loving cyclists. Bike rentals at the trailhead are a convenient plus.
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The Little Miami Trail, the world’s second-longest paved recreation trail, spans more than 50 miles along the scenic Little Miami River. More parks, like Cleveland Lakefront, East Harbor, Geneva, Indian Lake, Grand Lake St. Mary's, and Maumee Bay have short paved trails suitable for strollers, cycles, and skates.
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If you can, have your bike professionally fitted for maximum comfort while riding. Wear a helmet, comfortable wicking clothes, and padded shorts. Safety equipment is highly recommended for all riders, while cyclists under 16 are require to wear helmets. Glasses are a must, protecting your eyes from branches, debris and bugs, while also keeping them shaded from the sun. Don’t forget water, food, and a flat kit (spare tube, hand pump, and multitool) Pack more than you think you will need, just in case.
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Wyoming's State Parks are increasingly becoming a mecca for mountain biking enthusiasts. A trail system at Curt Gowdy State Park has become a regional favorite for riders of various abilities. A similar trail system is currently in the planning stages at Glendo State Park. Guernsey State Park is also a favorite.
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