I figured it was time to take care of the northeastern coast of the lower peninsula. Where the west coast is modernized and expensive, the much of Michigan’s “up north” east coast, from Tawas to Alpena, looks as though time for got to bring it along – and my friends, that is a very good thing. I vacationed with my parents extensively along the east coast and was amazed – amazed – at how it still looked how I remembered it all those years ago after visiting Oscoda this last fall.
Sadly, I have not ridden this route yet – I pulled it from routes near Alpena (a childhood stomping ground 40 years ago – my grandparents on my mom’s side lived there) on Ride With GPS. I’ll be hitting it, hopefully, later this summer. If you find yourself in Michigan’s up north east coast, enjoy the land that time forgot. It’s as good as it gets.
If this is your first go around, you must read the “How To” and Disclaimer first, (here)
65.5 Mile Route
You can find the Ride With GPS route (here)
Maps by Google
Cycling Michigan 
Reblogged this on Fit Recovery and commented:
This just up on Cycling Michigan: Alpena Community College 65 Mile Loop around Hubbard Lake – One of my favorite “up north” towns – the sweet smell of cedar is so prevalent up there, it’s simply amazing. This is also the first post on my Northeast Lower Peninsula page
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