Leelanau County has many trail systems, for all kinds of biking and hiking, even some for those that want a mountain biking experience. Leelanau County offers a wide-variety of trails for every kind of nature enthusiast, even some for the thrill-seekers. Hiking and biking thrive through the land and many take to two wheels to explore the county. When describing the state of biking in the county, Nick Wierzba the owner of local bike shop, Suttons Bay Bikes, said it has, “Never been better.”
At this point in time, “there is a bike for everybody due to the technology,” Wierzba stated. Suttons Bay Bikes was one of the first shops in the area to offer E-bikes, both rentals and purchases, which have become increasingly popular throughout the last few years. E-bikes find their way onto the many paved trails in the county, including the Leelanau TART Trail, the Sleeping Bear Dune Trails, and more. E-bikes have found themselves developing, expanding into new territories such as the more rugged and traditional, mountain biking.
In Leelanau, “Mountain biking is really just Palmer Woods. One of the best trails in northern Michigan if not the state,” Wierzba voiced. “It is really, ‘family friendly’ and the parking lot is kind of a hub for social gatherings,” making it the best spot around for dedicated mountain biking.
