Tunnel of Trees - M119, Michigan, United States

4.0 (374 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Emmet County Scenic Drives

Bucket List Must - Tunnel of Trees

Beautiful adventure driving thru the Tunnel of Trees just before dusk October 2, 2020. We drove from Cross Village to Spring Harbor. Colorful trees, sunset of Lake Michigan was spectacular, beautiful homes, wildlife grazing in the open fields - this was such a relaxing road trip. Highly recommend. I’m sure it’s something beautiful to experience in every season.

Address

South Lakeshore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49737

Website

http://www.m119tunneloftrees.org/

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 2:17

User Ratings

4.0 based on (374 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4Too Y 5:00 PM Jan 4, 2020
    Beautiful Drive!!!
    This is an original Native Trail from Little traverse Bay which goes up the shoreline through Cross Village to to the top west side of the State. There is a white painted line to mark the edge of the pavement and just grass, brush, and forest. It is not really a 2 lane paved road but has space for about one and a half cars, no dividing line, no drainage ditches, no bike lane, and no shoulder to pull over on. The road is sloped slightly away from the center in a rounded crest style which prevents water from accumulating in most areas during wet weather. For these reasons, large vehicles, campers, and trailers are difficult to pass on the opposing traffic side, so be very careful! It's basically 22 or more miles with no passing zone. In good weather with little traffic it is possible to go maybe 45 mph safely, but with traffic, motorcycles, and bikes, it is more reasonable to be doing more like 25 or 30. In most places there is no guard rail and a 200 foot sand dune on limestone bluff drops off near the side of the road on the west side. All this being said it is just a beautiful ride, winding along like the native trail that inspired this road, traveling up the coast through some gorgeous nature preserve lands and past several of beautiful log cabins. There are some private summer estates that look out across the lake toward Beaver and Garden Islands in the distance. Sunsets are breathtaking, and the slow churn of the big waves rolling by is peacefully hypnotizing. Mid to late fall is a knockout of color and scenery. Winter is spectacular with snow drifts and ice flows on the lake. Spend some time slowly rolling by and take a moment to explore and treasure one of the most amazing places in this wonderful Northern Country.
  • 3hockeydad49087 5:00 PM Oct 20, 2022
    Meh
    For those that live in Michigan, you can get the same drive on any back country road with trees. Sure, the lake is sometimes visible and nice...but it's just the same lake over and over. The drive north of Traverse City on 37 to the Mission Point lighthouse was much more scenic and enjoyable. Ok, but not a highlight of our stay in Petoskey.

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