Point Beach State Forest Overnight

Introduction:
~~Lake to Lake: 3-Day NE WI Tour!~~
We're canceling the first day due to the weather, making this a Point Beach State Forest stand-alone event.

Celebrating our 11th season, join us for another bike camping trip—this time back to Northeast Wisconsin to explore some of Manitowoc County's most scenic areas! With multiple towns and villages and a mix of paved and crushed limestone trails, you'll likely agree that this tour has something for you!

We'll start the tour by pushing off at the Park and Ride near Maribell, where we'll soon have the option to explore some caves at Maribell County Park. We'll veer west to pick up the Devil's River Trail, one of the best-conditioned trails in the state, in my opinion. At the terminus, we'll explore the port cities of Manitiwoc and Two Rivers, where you can visit museums and eat at local spots, including the site of the first sundae. We'll use the Mariners Trail to take in the Lake Michigan sounds and shoreline before a Rustic Road to Point Beach State Park, where we will stay for the night. On our return day, we'll explore more of the Lake Michigan shoreline and a mix of forests and country scenery before riding back to the park-and-ride.

A deck of cards will be provided for entertainment 🃏 and, upon request, a portable chessboard ♟

We hope to see you there!

Cost: $60 (3 people), $55 (4 people), $50 (5 people). Firewood and food are extra.

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate. 10± mph pace.

Length: Day 1: 36± mi, Day 2: 37± mi

Terrain: Approx. 70% paved road, 15% paved trail, 15% crushed limestone trail. Mostly flat trails to mild rolling hills with a 6% max grade. 3 out of 10 elevation difficulty.

Parking: Maribel Park and Ride

Time: 11:00 a.m. arrival, 11:30 a.m. departure

Route:
PtBeach-ON-CW-26 - Day 2/3 option if Day 1 is rained out. We will have a different starting park-and-ride.

Food Options: See GPS route. Reach out if you have any dietary restrictions.

Amenities: Shower, running water, modern bathroom, hiking trails

Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring Setup
The 'Discussion' section contains more videos and tips on bicycle touring.

Final Notes: Riders must have signed the 2026 Waiver and Contact Form.

⚡ E-bikes are welcome, but please reach out before reserving to ensure we can provide adequate service and that goals align. ⚡

Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars daily are good starting points. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace.* Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.*
We will cancel at least 2 hours in advance if weather conditions are poor. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date.* This is for the small minority - most of you are great, but repeated no-shows occupying valuable spots may result in your ban from the group.\ *We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.

Suggested Yearly Donation: $25