Up North, the way you remember it! Take a stroll back to the days when the whole family would head up north for a summer getaway. Dip your feet in the cool, clear water of the Straits of Mackinaw. Feed your adventurous spirit with a kayak tour of the shipwrecks in Duncan Bay, or pack a picnic and sit on the banks of the Cheboygan River, the Gateway to the Inland Waterway.
Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau invites you to visit our pristine lakes, rivers, and streams, utilize our 400 miles of trails and experience the beauty of North-East Michigan. Enjoy family-friendly activities ranging from a hiking one of our many trails to scuba diving a shipwreck. We are home of the Black Mountain Recreation Area, US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw and the perfect base camp for up north adventures.
Bring your boat and explore the famous 42 mile Inland Waterway, test your angling skills while ice fishing on Mullett Lake or try a new activity like fat tire biking on one of our Pure Michigan Trails Town trails!
Stroll through our quaint downtown district, find unique gifts and fashions in one of our many boutiques, and enjoy our fantastic eateries and pubs. You’ll find free concerts every Thursday evening in the summer months, a historic opera house and the friendliest people in Northern Michigan.
Welcome to Cheboygan, where everyone is your neighbor, including those who are only here for a short visit! Enjoy your visit with us, and let us help you remember how an Up North vacation feels!
Cheboygan Trails Council
Guided Bicycle Trail Ride
Ride the North Central State Trail to the Barbara
Hoffius Preserve and Back
Hoffius Preserve Bicycle Ride Tour
By Cheboygan Trails Council
Beginning at 8;30 am at Festival Square Jim Conboy will lead a bike ride north on the North Central State Trail to and back from the Hoffius Preserve just off US 23. The total round trip distance is 15 1/2 miles. A volunteer will sweep to make sure no one is left behind. Once at the Preserve bikes will be left at the entrance, with a volunteer, and riders will walk about 1/2 mile down to the shore of Lake Huron where the beauty of the Lake can be appreciated. Total time 2 3/4 to 3hours.
While the trail is flat, riders should be prepared to ride the distance comfortably. It is not a ride for young children. Since the path to the shore of Lake Huron includes steps and uneven ground, comfortable walking shoes are advised. Helmets are encouraged.
It would be appreciated if you would sign up for the ride though that is not required to participate.