How long is the Tunnel of Trees?

As MotoCurve routes it, Harbor Springs to Cross Village is about 16 miles, roughly 26 min of riding without stops.

How high does the Tunnel of Trees go?

The route runs between about 640 and 1,070 feet above sea level.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Tunnel of Trees?

Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

M-119 · Michigan

Tunnel of Trees motorcycle ride

The Tunnel of Trees is the stretch of M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village in northern Michigan. The narrow road winds along the bluffs above Lake Michigan under a canopy of trees, with no center line for much of the way.

Distance

16 mi

Riding time

26 min

Lowest

640 ft

Highest

1,070 ft

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Opens Harbor Springs to Cross Village in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.

Highlights

The tree canopy over the road, green in summer and gold in fall.
Glimpses of Lake Michigan through the trees.
Cross Village at the north end, with Legs Inn.

Before you ride

The road is very narrow with no center line and no shoulder. Ride slowly and watch for cyclists and oncoming cars.

When to ride

Open all year, but late spring to fall is the season. Peak color is in early to mid October.

Questions

How long is the Tunnel of Trees?: As MotoCurve routes it, Harbor Springs to Cross Village is about 16 miles, roughly 26 min of riding without stops.
When can you ride the Tunnel of Trees?: Open all year, but late spring to fall is the season. Peak color is in early to mid October.
How high does the Tunnel of Trees go?: The route runs between about 640 and 1,070 feet above sea level.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Tunnel of Trees?: Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.

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