Greilickville is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern corner of Leelanau County, Michigan, bordering Traverse City. Situated on the western shore of Grand Traverse Bay, part of Lake Michigan, the region offers a diverse landscape of waterfront, lush forests, and inland lakes. This setting provides a varied backdrop for outdoor activities, including several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more. The area's natural features, such as the bay shoreline and extensive trail systems, contribute to its…
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3.13km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

46.4km
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
75.6km
04:02
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36.0km
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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76.0km
04:35
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.6km
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
7.43km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.7km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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71.3km
05:14
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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75.5km
05:34
450m
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Greilickville offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as Grand Traverse Bay, lush forests, and inland lakes, providing varied routes for exploration. More than 1,600 visitors have shared experiences, with routes rated an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars.
Popular hiking areas in Greilickville include the Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, Miller Creek Nature Reserve, and trails within Camp Greilick. These locations offer diverse ecosystems such as marshes, pine forests, and river views. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Greilickville guide.
Road cyclists can utilize the M-22 Highway, which parallels the Grand Traverse Bay shore, offering scenic views. The TART Trails network also provides paved multi-use paths suitable for road cycling. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Greilickville guide.
Touring cyclists can explore the TART Trails, which connect Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, and the Leelanau Trail, accessible near the DeYoung Natural Area. These trails offer opportunities for longer rides through varied landscapes. Find more information in the Cycling around Greilickville guide.
Greilickville offers several options for running, including the TART Trails network and the VASA Trail System. The VASA Trail System features over 25 miles (40 kilometers) of groomed trails. For specific running paths, consult the Running Trails around Greilickville guide.
While Greilickville itself has limited dedicated mountain biking trails, Palmer Woods in nearby Maple City offers a growing 5.75-mile (9.25-kilometer) mountain bike trail system suitable for various skill levels. For more details, refer to the MTB Trails around Greilickville guide.
Yes, Greilickville offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. The Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and Miller Creek Nature Reserve provide accessible trails through natural settings. A dedicated guide, Easy hikes around Greilickville, highlights routes with lower difficulty.
Trails in Greilickville showcase diverse natural features including views of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan, lush forests, and inland lakes like Cedar Lake. Areas such as the Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve feature marshes and pine forests. The broader region also includes bluffs and dunes.
Greilickville is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,600 visitors having recorded tours. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.91 out of 5 stars. There are 7 total routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Greilickville, covering various sports and difficulty levels. These include Hiking around Greilickville, Easy hikes around Greilickville, Road Cycling Routes around Greilickville, Cycling around Greilickville, Running Trails around Greilickville, and MTB Trails around Greilickville.
Greilickville is an unincorporated community within Elmwood Charter Township and is functionally integrated with Traverse City. For governmental inquiries, contact Elmwood Charter Township or Grand Traverse County. The official website for Elmwood Charter Township is http://leelanau.cc/elmwoodtwp.asp, and the phone number is +1-231-946-0921.

