It takes a little bit of hiking to reach this spot on Mackinac Island’s Tranquil Bluff Trail, but as you can see the reward is worth the effort. The trail that runs along the bluffs high above Lake Huron is one of many paths that crisscross the island's interior. Mackinac Island has more than 70 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding.
4 hiking and biking trails to explore on Mackinac Island
Views of the Mackinac Island Shoreline from M-185
While many trails run through the interior of Mackinac Island, the most popular route follows the outer rim of the island. Many visitors ride bikes 8.2 miles all the way around Mackinac Island on M-185, which is the only state highway in the country that's car free. It takes about an hour or so to circumnavigate the island at a leisurely pace – a bit longer if you take a few moments to pull off the road and soak in views like this.
What to expect on the 8.2-mile bike ride around Mackinac Island
The architecture on Mackinac Island is a distinctive and photogenic part of the island’s history and charm. Still today, car free and powered by horses, Mackinac Island has an 1800s look and feel, even as Mackinac Island places to stay offer modern amenities that travelers want.
Mackinac Island's most historic hotels
British Landing is located about halfway around Mackinac Island from downtown. It’s where British troops landed more than 200 years ago when they wrested control of Fort Mackinac from the Americans during the War of 1812. Today, the beach at British Landing is a popular site for weddings, and many visitors who ride bikes around Mackinac Island will stop here to take pictures by the water and grab a bite to eat at the Cannonball Drive Inn.
6 things to do at Mackinac Island's British Landing
Around every turn, Mackinac Island serves up summer splendor beyond belief.
And magical Mackinac Island sunsets that are a joy to behold.
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