Everyone’s Favorite Fall Weekend is BACK!
Weekend of September 22-23-24, 2023

A weekend package that encompass all the best that Northern Michigan has to offer, and includes many adventurous options including the Saturday “Highlands to the Harbor” Bike Ride, Twin Zip-Line Adventure, Discounted Disc Golf, Chairlift Hiking, Enchanted Woods Happy Hour, Friday & Saturday night Parties and more…

Weekend of September 22-24, 2023
The Highlands – Harbor Springs, MI

EVERYONE’S FAVORITE FALL RIDE!

Biketemberfest is a long-running annual fall bike weekend of fall frolic and fun! The “Highlands to Bay Harbor” ride along the Little Traverse Wheelway offers incredible scenery, vistas and views along the bay with options for a short or longer afternoon ride. Our favorite “It’s Knot Just a Bar” party stop after lunch is only topped off by the afternoon post-ride enchanted forest hike and happy-hour!

More intimate than the spring Zoo-de-Mack ride (500 vs. 2,500) this relaxing weekend getaway offers socializing, Friday and Saturday night parties with a live band, happy hour, bonfires & more! We hope you can make this spectacular end of the summer weekend!!!

A weekend package that encompass all the best that Northern Michigan has to offer!

Your Inclusive Hotel Package Includes:

“The Highlands to the Harbor” Bike Ride

This incredible ride on Saturday is approximately 30 miles in length, starting and ending at The Highlands (Formerly Boyne Highlands). We will ride the spectacular “Little Traverse Wheelway” following along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. We start out with a few rolling forested miles as we leave The Highlands and travel to the Little Traverse Wheelway. Once we pick up the paved bike path, the terrain is level as it mostly follows a centuries old railroad grade. You will be overwhelmed by breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan from various points along the route. Highlights include the sugar sand beach at Petoskey State Park, the historic Victorian cottages of Bayview, the Gaslight district of downtown Petoskey, the scenic Bear River trail, Magnus Park, and many other memorable sights too numerous to mention. We will stop for a lunch at the Gypsy Distillery at our turnaround near Bay Harbor to have a leisurely group lunch and swap stories, and then take in more of the same spectacular sights in the reverse journey back to The Highlands. This ride is not a race!!! Instead it’s a collection of outdoor enthusiasts who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan.

This event is a shorter, relaxed version of our spring ride, with 500 participants vs 2,500 and requires minimal planning. The terrain is flat and encompasses about three hours of actual riding time. We will have options available to expand the mileage to 60+ miles for those that are interested in a longer ride.

Check Out the Traverse Wheelway Map

Bike Ride Details

ROUTE: The ride is self-guided with a detailed route map and marked course/path departing from The Highlands.
DEPARTING TIME: Most riders leave between 9:30am-11:00am depending on how far they ride and their pace. Advanced or ambitious riders can ride past Bay Harbor and ride the LT Wheelway to Charlevoix and back!
Join one of the wave times to meet new riders for a group ride experience at 9:30/10/10:30am.
DISTANCE: The official Biketemberfest ride is 30 miles with a “park & ride” option near the Harbor Springs airport (marked on map and approx. 20 miles). Extending the ride to Charlevoix adds an additional 13 miles each way (26 total) to the ride. You choose what you are up for!
LUNCH: Lunch is prepared by Fresh Coast Sliders and is served from 11am-1pm at the Gypsy Distillery. Knot Just a Bar at Bay Harbor will host the annual “69 Beer Challenge Club” throughout the afternoon.

Enchanted Woods Happy Hour

A short hike (or bike ride) through The Highlands Enchanted Woods path to a clearing featuring a yurt and patio you’ll partake in a happy hour featuring acoustical sets by Myk Rise. Picture yourself sipping a cold brew (compliments of ZDM & The Social Connection – cash bar also available) listening to a rendition of great acoustical music, surrounded by 500 fun loving new friends!!! Would you rather be anywhere else?

Friday & Saturday Night Parties!!!

The Zoo Bar at The Highlands will be rocking with the band Tea Bag (long time favorite of the Zoo-de-Mackers) for our private parties on both Friday & Saturday nights. Same great parties the Zoo-De-Mack & Social Connection crew are know for throwing for the past 20+ years.

Outdoor Pools & Hot Tubs

Relax in a variety of The Highland’s outdoor heated pools and hot tubs all weekend.

Chairlift Rides & Hiking

See Michigan’s most brilliant color changes from atop the mountain at The Highlands. Take the chairlifts up to create your own picnic, explore the hiking trails or just chill out and enjoy the view. The chairlift will be open for hiking Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning.

Chairlift Biking

The Highlands will have their bike park open for our use. Put your bike on the chairlift and catch a ride to the top of The Highlands for spectacular views of Lake Michigan and Little Traverse Bay. There are scenic trails through the woods for inexperienced riders, and hard core trails with banked turns, heart-stopping jumps and narrow passages for the adventurous rider. A favorite newer path on the mountain from the chairlift drop off is a winding downhill path through a variety of picturesque hardwood forests and ends up back at the bottom of the chairlift so it’s easy to make the loop multiple times if you would like.  The chairlift will be open for biking Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning.

Lodging & Ride Registration Options

The Highlands is offering room packages for single occupancy and groups of 2-16 people.  The Highlands base packages includes: 2 nights lodging, Saturday ride w/ lunch, Saturday afternoon happy hour and more…   The Highlands offers their legendary all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet breakfasts and omelet station in the main lodge dining room for purchase.

Cost

The weekend package prices range from from $158 per person (quad occupancy), based on the type of lodging you choose and with how many people with whom you share a room. Early discounted rates are based on availability so book early for the best rates!   The Highlands offers many different rooming options, locations and configurations from hotel rooms to condos and house accommodations.  Call directly to choose the best room option based on availability.

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Package Options

HOTEL PACKAGE RATES

OCCUPANCY HEATHER HIGHLANDS
CONDOS & SUITES
Inverness Standard & Deluxe
HEATHER HIGHLANDS
CONDOS & SUITES
Pleasantview Suite

MAIN LODGE
VARIOUS ROOM TYPES
Based On Availability

4 Guests (Quad) From $167pp From $179pp From $158pp
3 Guests (Triple) From $202pp From $219pp From $190
2 Guests (Double) From $273pp From $297pp From $256pp
1 Guest (Single) From $485pp From $535pp From $452
Rates for 5+ Call /Online for Rates Call /Online for Rates Call /Online for Rates
Thursday  Arrive Early From $175++ Arrive Early From $195++ Call /Online for Rates
Sunday Add Sunday From $175++ Add Sunday From $195++ Call /Online for Rates

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