LOCAL FAVORITES

Parks

Wags West Dog Park

Wags West Dog Park

Two fenced-in areas for off-leash play. Dog waste station, benches and water for the pups
Bay St & Division St, Traverse City

Trails

Boardman Lake Trail

Boardman Lake Trail

Walking & biking around Boardman Lake
W South Airport Rd, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Pets welcome

Empire Bluff Trail

Empire Bluff Trail

Hiking trail
Wilco Rd, Empire
WHY WE RECOMMEND: 1.5 mile rountrip hike. Beautiful Lake Michigan views. (Pass required)

Glacial Hills

Glacial Hills

Hiking & biking trails
2711 Vandermark Rd, Bellaire

Hickory Hills

Hickory Hills

Skiing, hiking,  & disc golf
2000 Randolph St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Conveniently located near downown Traverse City

Maple Bay Natural Area

Maple Bay Natural Area

Beach & hiking trails
10849 US-31, Williamsburg

Pyramid Point Trail

Pyramid Point Trail

Hiking trail along Lake Michigan
Basch Rd, Maple City
Local's note: 2.7 miles of hilly hiking with a beautiful lookout. Don't descend the face.

TART Trails

TART Trails

Multi-use recreation & transportation trails
Traverse City & Leelanau Peninsula

Whaleback Natural Area

Whaleback Natural Area

Hiking trails along Lake Michigan
1639 N Manitou Trail, Leland
Local's Note: 1.6 mile moderate/hard hike provides a great view from the top of the bluff