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New Bikepacking Route

WILD WATERSMEET

Watersmeet, Upper Peninsula

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Designed to slow you down, this route links together hidden waterfalls, remote campsites, small-town taverns, and deep pine wilderness. Ride gravel, wander off-bike to cool your feet in eddy pools, and linger longer than you meant to over your morning coffee. Route by Dave Schlabowske.

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Ride by Rushing Waterfalls. Camp by Quiet Lakes.

Pitch your tent by quiet lakes, then ride out to explore the wild waterfalls tucked deep in the forest.

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Tiny Rustic Stops with Deep Woods Hospitality.

Refuel with ice cream, tavern food, and small-town kindness tucked deep in the Upper Peninsula woods.

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Bikepack the U.P. with Handpicked Food Stops, Detours, and Highlights

From the waterfalls worth bushwhacking to the taverns worth lingering in, every stop on this route has been scouted with bikepackers in mind. You won’t wonder where to eat, where to camp, or whether that side trail is worth it: it is.

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Route at a Glance

Distance: 80 Miles

Days: 2-3 Days

Elevation: 3,300 ft

The Full Route Guide Includes:

  • 7 Waterfalls

  • 8 Camping Options

  • 3 Small Town Refuel Stops

  • 2 Tavern Meal Recommendations

  • Shortcut Options for a Flexible Route

  • Paddle Add-On Info for Sylvania Wilderness

  • Water Access Points for Filtering

  • Resupply Locations + Hours

  • Ride Season & Traffic Tips

  • Mile-by-Mile Itinerary

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