Fat (Video) Tuesday – Exploring the Beach and Hidden Dunes of Ludington Beach.

This is Day 4, and the final day of Bikes, Boat and Goats, A Western Michigan Fatbike Beach Adventure: Fat-Bike Beach Touring from Pentwater to Ludington

Four days. Three nights. One ferry ride. One full moon. Over 100 miles on two wheels, with about 30 of those right on the beach sand of Lake Michigan’s stunning west coast. What more could you ask for?

We set out to explore the stretch from Ludington to Silver Lake State Park and back — sticking to the sand as much as possible. We pedaled our way past dune rides, dive bars, and plenty of burgers, carrying everything we needed for a beach-heavy bikepacking adventure.

Day 4: Lighthouse Loops & the Final Ferry – (Monday, July 14)

We explored the beach north toward the Big Sable Point Lighthouse behind the dunes via the park’s maintenance road, headed north of the lighthouse while we waited for it to open for tours and then south along the beach back towards Ludington.

After breaking camp, we cruised into town for lunch at Sportsman’s Restaurant — home of decent burgers and surprisingly good cheesy broccoli soup. Turns out they support the 906 Adventure Team, which scored them extra points.

We rolled into Trailhead Bike Shop, where we met Kyle — the shop’s new owner carrying on a 37-year tradition. Great guy, good shop, worth a stop.

Ludington Bay Brewing Company provided the final toast with a pint of First Curve, a crisp West Coast IPA.

Then it was back aboard the S.S. Badger for the 8:45pm sailing — this time with a beautiful sunset on the open lake. Perfect ending to a perfect Michigan mini-epic.