Point Betsie Lighthouse, West Michigan Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  From the city of Traverse City, head west on M-72 W for approximately 20 miles. When you reach the intersection with US-31, turn left (south) onto US-31. Continue on US-31 for about 15 miles until you see the exit for M-115. Take the exit and turn right onto M-115. Follow M-115 for about 5 miles until you reach the junction with Crystal Lake Road. Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road and continue until you reach the intersection with Point Betsie Road. Turn left onto Point Betsie Road and follow it for about 4 miles until you see the Point Betsie Lighthouse on your right. There is a small parking area available.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, take the Michigan Flyer or another local bus service to Traverse City. Once in Traverse City, you will need to use a rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to reach Point Betsie Lighthouse as public transit options are limited in this area. The rideshare will take approximately 30-40 minutes and you should enter '3701 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort, MI' as your destination. Be prepared for a fare that could range from $30 to $50 depending on the traffic and time of day.

• Bicycle

  For the more adventurous, cycling from Traverse City to Point Betsie Lighthouse is an option. You can take the TART Trail (Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation) from Traverse City south towards Crystal Lake. Once you reach Crystal Lake, you will need to navigate using local roads to reach Point Betsie Road. This route is approximately 25 miles and can take around 2-3 hours depending on your cycling speed. Ensure you have proper cycling gear and check local trail maps for the best route.