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Bicycling in
Lexington, MI
There are many
bike rides
through the
countryside
surrounding
Lexington,
Michigan.
They have been
developed by the
Chaingang
Bicycle and
Adventure Club
and vary in
length from ten
to forty miles.
While the scenic
terrain is
predominantly
country farms
and Lake Huron,
it is relatively
flat and easy
peddling.
The low traffic
volumes are a
treat for the
city bicyclist.
However,
bicycling is a
hazardous sport
with many of
these roads
having
insufficient
should width and
pot holes.
The rider should
always wear a
helmet, never
use ear phones,
and always be
attentive to
changing
conditions.
Easy
1. Ride
around the
streets of
Lexington
and enjoy the
historic homes,
beach, parks,
and shopping.
Visit the
library for a
copy of the
historic
buildings in
Lexington (one
to four miles).
2. Ride
the Bike Path
to Croswell
and view the
farms along the
way. The
hill just west
of Lexington can
be tough for the
novice so just
walk up.
Visit the
swinging bridge
over the Black
River in
Croswell (ten
miles).
Intermediate
3. Ride
north along
M-25 to
County Farm
Road.
Travel west on
County
Farm Road to
Old 51.
Travel south to
Croswell and
ride the Bike
Path east to
Lexington.
Enjoy the
country scenery,
Lake Huron
vistas, and the
swinging bridge
in Croswell (16
miles)
4.
Ride west along
the Bike Path
to Croswell.
Go north through
Croswell to
Harrington Road.
Travel on
Harrington Road
and the follow
the pavement
onto Wagner,
Hall, Brown, and
Stilson roads.
This route
is known as the
"country tour"
and while the
road has no
shoulder, there
is very little
traffic.
You can enjoy
the farm views
along the way.
It is
particularly
good towards the
evening with the
setting sun.
Return the way
you came but be
careful to leave
enough time for
return in the
day light.
(16-30 miles,
depending where
you start your
return).
5. Ride
west along the
Bike Path
to Croswell.
Go south on
Black River Road
to Galbraith
Line Road.
Go west on
Galbraith Line
Road to
Roseburg.
Take a break in
Roseburg at the
party store.
Return east on
Galbraith to
Todd Road.
Go north on Todd
Road to M-90.
Go east on
M-90 and
join the bike
path in
Croswell.
Continue on to
Lexington.
Again, this
route is a
relaxed country
tour with many
animal farms
along the way.
You may see
bison, elk,
goats, lamas,
pigs, horses,
cows, cattle,
and sheep.
This is known as
the Black River
route and it is
best traveled on
weekends or
early evening
when these is
less traffic on
M-90 (32 miles).
6. Ride
north along
M-25 to Port
Sanilac.
Stop at the
roadside park
north of
Washington.
Read the
historic markers
and enjoy the
view. At
the edge of town
travel east to
the water and
follow Lake
Street into
town.
While M-25 has
moderate
traffic, it has
a wide shoulder.
Again, it is
best traveled
outside of
normal business
hours to avoid
heavy truck
traffic.
Stop for a snack
or food at Uri's
at the harbor.
This is known as
the Port Sanilac
Streak and you
can return the
same way (22
miles).
Advanced
7. While
not technically
difficult, this
route is
advanced due to
its length.
Travel west out
of Lexington on
the Bike Path
to Croswell.
Travel north on
Old 51.
Stop in
Applegate and
browse the
antique shops
and refreshments
at the part
store.
Continue north
and turn east at
Washington.
Stop at the road
side park north
of Washington on
M-25.
Read the
historic markers
and enjoy the
views.
Travel south on
M-25 to
Applegate Road.
Turn West and
stop in
Applegate.
Travel south on
Old 51 to County
Farm Road.
Travel east on
County Farm Road
to the lake.
Travel south on
M-25 to
Lexington (38
miles).
Riders are
welcome to join
the Chaingang
Bicycle Club on
their scheduled
rides. You
can gather
information on
the club and its
schedule at:
www.chaingangbicycle.com.
You can also get
information
about these
rides by calling
John Lombardi
at Inn the
Garden B & B
(810) 359-8966
Prepared July
2008
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