Manitou Beach Area Adventure Ride Series
– Miles of Smiles on Scenic Gravel Roads &Secluded Blacktop –
Plenty of Paved Parking and Restroom at Public Access on Devil’s Lake
DIRECTIONS:
US 223 to Flashing Light at Devil’s Lake Hwy
South 2.7 Miles to Paved Entrance of Devil’s Lake Public Access
N 41 56.908 – W 18.623
Legal:
These courses use County and State/Federal Highways. A street legal bike and rider are required.
Tri-State Adventure Ride (download):
102.5 Miles – 55% Gravel 45% Paved
Make a Run for the Borders Where You can Park Your Scoot in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio at the Same Time.
Pass Through the Heart of Amish Country and Roost Your Buddy with Horse Apples.
Irish Hills Scenic Adventure Ride (download):
89.84 Miles – 64% Gravel 36% Paved
Rolling Terrain Through Some of the Best Backroads in the Irish Hills Area.
Fox Run Adventure Ride (download):
30.3 Miles – 55% Gravel 45% Paved
1950’s Era Replica Gas Station – Cherry Lane Nudist Resort – Iron Mustangs MC Clubgrounds
Plus the Site of Sawdey’s MX and 4 Hour Enduro Races in the 1970’s Are Some of the Sights Along the Way
Devil’s Lake to Hell & Back Adventure Ride (download):
127.16 Miles -70% Gravel 30% Paved
Yes, There is a Hell, Michigan …and You Can Get a Tee Shirt to Prove It.
You’ll Ride Hills, Twisties and Pass Through Tunnels of Tree in Heavy Woods to Get There!
CAMPING:
Irish Hills Campground, US 12 near Cement City (517) 592-6751 www.campingfriend.com/IrishHillsResortKampground/
Juniper Hills Campground, US 12 near Michigan International Speedway (517) 592-6803
MOTELS:
Clearwater Resort, US 12 on North Shore of Devil’s Lake (517) 547-7472 www.devilslakemich.com
Motel Somerset, (517) 547-7241
Super 8 Hotel, Brooklyn (517) 592-0880
MOM & POP EATERIES (Breakfast and Lunch)
Tina’s Kitchen, Downtown Manitou Beach
The Shores, Downtown Manitou Beach
Jus’ Bad Food, Brooklyn
Poppa’s Place, Brooklyn
LOCAL EATERIES (Lunch and Dinner)
Manitou Beach Bar & Grill, Corner of Devil’s Lake Hwy and Walnut Street
Highland Inn, Between the Lakes on Round Lake Hwy
Captain Chuck’s, US 223 near Devil’s Lake Hwy
Artesian Wells Sports Tavern, US 12 near US 127
Harold’s Place, Corner of US 12 and Onsted Hwy
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Michigan International Speedway, US 12 near M 50
Town & Country Sports Center, US 12 near US 127 (large motorcycle showroom with mini museum)
50 lakes within 10 miles
MOTORCYCLE REPAIR:
Rocky’s Recreational Repair, Downtown Manitou Beach
Moto 1 Cycle, US 223 near Onsted Hwy www.moto1cycle.com
Holiday Powersports Page Avenue in Michigan Center (517) 764-3600 www.holidaypowersports.com
Dexter’s Inc. M 52 south of US 223 in Adrian (517) 263-6050