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5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

As much as I loved the scenery through the tunnel of trees, the deteriorating condition of the road became distracting. There are some great curves and loopbacks through the woods and opens up into longer stretches. Some of my favorite bike photos are off of this road. The best part of the Tunnel of Trees has got to be the end at Legs Inn for the best Polish food in the state.

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Great scenery and lots of fun twists and turns. Watch out for sand low in the corners and you'll have a good time.

72 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I was expecting a lot more. But you get some good views of Lake Michigan.

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great curves! The road can be narrow and poorly marked. Don't get too focused on the scenery, or you may have an issue. This is one of the most beautiful rides in the state of Michigan. It is worth going out of your way to take a ride through the Tunnel of Trees.

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This was a great ride. Lived the glimpse of lake Michigan through the trees. Stopped in Good Hart for lunch before riding on to Mackinaw City. We stayed in Boyne City and used that as home base. We found riding in Northern Michigan wonderful.

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I've ridden this route 5 times so far. It's not real challenging, but depending on the time of year, the scenery makes up for it.

68 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Great shoreline Ride in Upper North West Michigan

209 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A must ride when in the area.

85 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Very tight in some areas.

73 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Way too short to be the best rode in Michigan. H58 is better.

54 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Rode in Aug 2019. Would have been great to see leaves changing but the timing was a little early. Great roads and beautiful scenery.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Spring trillium

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

DO NOT GO ON THE WEEKENDs DURING THE COLOR SEASON, Lots of traffic takes the fun out of a beautiful ride, go during the week and enjoy the ride, make sure to stop at the Legs Inn in Cross Village.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We came upon this road as planned starting on the northern end. There is a house sitting on the right hand side of the roar right before you make a rt turn onto the Tunnel of trees. The house has 4 pillars that support the roof of the porch. The bottom of the pillars are cobblestone. We made the rt turn and slowly meandered along. It wasn't long before we had to take our sunglasses off The trees block the sun. Saw a lot of harbors where sailboats were moored and million dollar homes. A very relaxing ride. We have ridden this road twice in our biking travels. The first time I was 54, the second time was 58. I am now 69. We love the scenery slowly winding travel just gliding along. Enjoy the ride.

14 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Nice ride, although we ended up having to do it in the rain, Roads can get slick, especially when the leaves are falling.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Awesome ride. Very pretty scenery and nice road.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

If your looking for high adrenaline go to The Dragon. Speed limit is 45 with cautionary limits as low as 20mph. We rode at 30 to 35. This was Monday morning in Mid June and there was minimal traffic. One car going slower than we were pulled over to let us by. We were never blocking anyone and could enjoy the road and scenery at our own pace. Arrived at Cross Village at lunch time so we went to Legs Inn. The road, the lunch, the scenery all combined to a fantastic experience. I'd rate it at a 6 if I could.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Fun ride. My recommendation is to start at the North end and ride South. We went South to North and traffic was SLOW, like >20mph slow. Most of the ride is 45mph. Traffic going South looked much faster. But, this could just be me.

Roads were nice. There were a couple spots with gravel and sand that looks like it was pulled out from a side street. This was a little treacherous because sport tires don't like sand mid-turn. Got a little squirrely from time to time.

Cool views of the lake and beautiful trees. Got luck with a decent day and caught the color changes.

One reviewer said it, keep going to the bridge if you are going North. 30 minutes further and worth it.

Definitely would do this ride again.

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Did a round trip 400 miles from home yesterday. The road exceeded my expectations, it is very unique. Pavement was new and while it is a narrow road, traffic was light and all cars were respectful. Speed limit is 45 mph, but i only hit that on a few straights, spent more time enjoying the scenery, trees and the lake. Legs Inn was busy but the bar area was quick and for October had quite a few bikers. Going back with a group asap. Good Hart general store is worth a stop too.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I have ridden this route several times and agree with most comments here, ut would only like to add that a fall ride here will enhance the experience in a big way!! consider it if your thinking about a color tour!

21 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I rode this the first time in the rain. There's a couple turns that had a little dirt on the road but 95% of the road and turns are in great shape. It's like riding a paved trail through the woods. It's about 1.5 lanes wide with no center stripe. This is 22miles of surreal beauty. I thought it was make believe. This is a road every biker should ride. Absolutely amazing

28 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Just did this ride on 6/6/15 as part our our ride around the Lake. Not too much more to add to what has been said about the beauty of this ride.

What was refreshing is that three separate times we came up on cars that just pulled out of a driveway and they were kind enough to pull over and let us ride through. That's very gracious for the locals to do that. You don't get that much anywhere else.

Be careful of sand and gravel! We were sticking to the speed limits and my two boys (I know what you're thinking) fish-tailed on a switch back. Turns our two older gents on a Goldwing and Harley did the same thing. One said he couldn't believe he didn't go down.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

As a native Michigander, I sadly didn't learn of the Tunnel of Trees until after I had moved out of state. My parents retired to the Grand Traverse area after my departure and it wasn't until a visit that we drove on 119 on the way up to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. We were in an auto and while I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was wishing I was on my cycle the entire time. It is now on my bucket list to get back to Michigan with my bike so that I can ride many of the roads I grew up driving on, and that trip would be highlighted by a route that includes the Tunnel of Trees.

22 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Always a fun ride, simple and slow.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Excellent ride.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Couple weeks from now, my family, friends and i are going to be riding this route. really looking forward to it. Thanks for the recommendations. will def have to check them out.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Awesome ride, but beware of the critters. Lots of deer so take your time and enjoy.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Love this side of the sate. Here is a ride we did in '08 with one photo of this ride. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQwq_eY1fG4

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I am taking a friend of mine on this trip this weekend. I live and work close by and this is a very popular bike tour that is a definate must see. Great scenery and awesome curves. Enjoy

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Just rode the tunnel over the Sept. 12, 2009 weekend as a portion of riding the lower Michigan coast line from Frankfort to Mount Clemens. Of the almost 1000 miles it was the best of the ride. I intend to ride it again before the snow set in. I would highly recommend riding it in both directions and watch out for the sand you may encounter. Enjoy it.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I couldn't belive the way this road just winds throught he trees along Michigan's western side along Lake Michigan. This is a must ride road for anyone taking a bike trip along the shore of Lake Michigan. Be prepared to grab some brake and downshift around some of the tight turns. This will test your technical riding ability. The route is M119. if you're in a group go single file as the road is barely two cars wide.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Here is some video of the road for sport minded riders:
** See "Additional Information" section above for hyperlink to video.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A group of six of us road the tunnel of trees over July 4th week in 2007. It is a great ride with little traffic and lots of scenery! We are going back this year at the end of September--hopefully for the fall colors. I would recomend this ride to all motorcyclists.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

This is a terrifically fun road to ride. I did this in late July of '07...there was a lot of traffic. This road is quite deceptively technical, just when you're ready to kick it up a gear, the next corner tightens up.

18 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

It's a cool road, but VERY narrow and very busy. The oncoming cagers don't seem to care if they drive in your lane. I'm really glad I was on a bike - if I'd been in a car, several of them would have hit me head-on or forced me off the road. I went on a Tuesday. North to South. Harbor Springs was a complete clusterf****. People walking all over the streets. No place to park. Won't do it again.

36 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Beautiful lazy route right along Lake Michigan. Scenery is excellent, road is smooth as glass.