Bike Paths & Mountain Biking Trails
BOYNE is the perfect destination for biking in northern Michigan of all types, whether hitting the trails or meandering along paved trails and resort roadways. We have miles and miles of challenging single and two track trails for the avid mountain biker. Head right out from the lodge or condo and spend the day cruising rolling hills, through pine forests and around our spectacular golf courses.
- Visit the Top of Michigan Trails Council web site for maps and more information on local trails.
Boyne Highlands
Boyne Highlands Bike Park is open for the season. Limited trail access currently available. Additional terrain to open soon.
Choose your level at Boyne Highlands . . . from leisurely tours to pretty extreme terrain and jumps! Take the family for a ride on wide and wooded trails rated as easy riding where you'll enjoy some beautiful scenery and maybe even catch a glimpse of our resident wildlife such as deer, rabbits, foxes and squirrels. Tour the resort property on the lightly trafficked roads through its various neighborhoods and along the courses. If you want a more challenging ride, hop onthe chairlift to access the Boyne Highlands Bike Park and be ready for a fast moving experience. Modeled after the popular North Shore designs of the upper Northwest and Vancouver areas, this park features naturally cut trails with banked turns, heart-stopping jumps and narrow passages requiring expert maneuvering. Check out the park and trails map and if not sure
you're
up for the adrenaline rush, view a little footage
from the Boyne Highlands Bike Park in our video gallery. You're also sure to enjoy the Zoo-De-Mackinac, a great biking weekend that takes place every year at Boyne Highlands.
Bike Rental Rates
Downhill-style bikes and those for use in the Bike Park are not available for rent at Boyne Highlands.
| Bike | Bike Style | Two hour | Four hour | All Day | Add Day |
| Cannondale Moto 5's | Full suspension free ride bike | $25 | $40 | $60 | |
| Giant Hybrid Sedona | Front suspension comfort bike style road bike. (Road use only) |
$15 | $20 | $35 | $20 |
| Kona Dawg | Full suspension cross country bike | $20 | $25 | $40 | $25 |
| Kona Caldera | Front suspension cross country bike | $15 | $20 | $35 | $20 |
| Kona Hula | Front suspension kids bike | $13 | $18 | $30 | $15 |
| Bike Park Hours, September 2 - October 2 |
Hours | ||
| Thursday, September 2 | 4 - 8pm | ||
| Friday, September 3 | 4 - 8pm | ||
| Saturday, September 4 | 12 - 7pm | ||
| Sunday, September 5 | 10am - 7pm | ||
| CLOSED Labor Day Monday, September 6 | |||
| Saturday, September 11 | 12 - 7 | ||
| Sunday, September 12 | 10am - 3pm | ||
| Saturday, September 18 | 12 - 6pm | ||
| Sunday, September 19 | 10am - 3pm | ||
| Saturday, September 25 | 12 - 6pm | ||
| Saturday, October 2 | 12 - 6pm | ||
Chairlift Hours & Rates
| Day | Details | Hours | Cost |
| Thursday & Friday | Day pass with Bike and Park Access | 4 - 8 | $15 |
| Saturday | Day pass with Bike and Park Access | 12 - 7 | $23 |
| Saturday 1/2 Day | 1/2 Day pass with Bike and Park Access | 4 - 7 | $13 |
| Sunday | Day pass with Bike and Park Access | 10 - 3 | $18 |
| Sunday 1/2 Day | 1/2 Day pass with Bike and Park Access | 12 - 3 | $10 |
| Weekender | Saturday & Sunday with Bike and Park Access | - | $35 |
| Scenic Ride | Ride only NO Bike and Park | - | $5 |
| Summer Bike Pass | Season pass for Bike and Park | - | $150 |
*Bike Park access and chairlift rides are free to lodging guests and all BOYNE season passholders. Weather permitting.
Boyne Mountain
At Boyne Mountain,catch a chairlift to get yourself and your bike to the top of the mountain and head back down via a NEW paved trail system or the rugged mountain trails. Enjoy the seven mile paved loop at Boyne Mountain which from the mountain's top, takes you down the backside of the mountain with hills, turns and great views then around the golf course, by the Pro Shop and onto the Mountain Pass Road for your journey back to the resort village. Another option for those seeking an easy paved trek is also from the mountain's top and winding downhill through the wooded areas and back across the hill, ending inthe resort village. If true mountain trails are your choice, you can grab a map and head out on 32.5 miles of marked trails or simply choose your own route. In either case, be on the lookout for friendly wildlife along the way.
Boyne Country Sports at Boyne Mountain has rental bikes for all ages and types of biking. Check out this map to get a look at all of Boyne Mountain's biking trails.
Bike Rentals
| Bike/Cart | Bike Style | 1-hour | 4-hour | 8-hour |
| Giant Sedona | Adult; used for mountain bikingand road biking | $15 | $25 | $35 |
| Giant Yukon | Adult; used for mountain biking | $15 | $25 | $35 |
| Giant MTX | Junior; used for mountain biking | $15 | $25 | $35 |
| Electric Golf Cart | Used for transpo/touringresort property | $40 | ||
Chairlift Hours & Rates
| Rates | Monday-Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Houseguest | FREE | 4-9pm | Noon-9pm | Noon-4pm |
| Single Ride | $5 | |||
| Unlimited Rides (including bikes) |
$10 |
- Helmets are included with bike rental
- Bike rentals will be available April 15th - October 11th.
Boyne Country Sports Hours
| Sunday - Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday & Saturday | 8:30am - 7pm |
Bay Harbor, MI
The Inn at Bay Harbor provides easy access to one of the most scenic trails along Lake Michigan. Begin by exiting The Inn to the main entrance of The Village at Bay Harbor.
East Park to West Park Trail is 5.5 miles of comfortable biking and provides some panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the business district called The Village at Bay Harbor. The path continues along Lake Michigan with roadside parks and a comfort stop along the way. It continues west for an additional 10 miles to the scenic town of Charlevoix. This part of the path is a photographer's delight so take your camera along with your bottled water.
East Park is currently closed until further notice due. ALTERNATIVE TRAILHEAD: Bay Harbor has set up a temporary Trailhead in theupper parking lot of The Village District for trail users. Watch for signs directing you away from East Park to the temporary parking area.
Bikes are available for rent from: Bay Harbor Harbormasters Office - traditional bikes (no gears) $6.00 an hour | 231.439.2544
Daily rental for delivered bikes from the Bahnhof Sports Shop www.bahnhof.com for $30.00 per 24 hours | 231.347.2112
Other great biking trails in the area:
- Little Traverse Wheelway- runs 26 miles from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix
