Michigan · Mountain biking

Bethlehem Avenue

0.2 mi
round trip
21 ft
climb
Gravel Road
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Bethlehem Avenue is a short, easy mountain biking route in Michigan, just 0.16 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 21 feet on the out-and-back trip. The route sits at roughly 600 feet, rising to a high point of 612 feet, and its gentle, flat profile makes it a quick ride for anyone passing through the area. The nearest town is Fort Wayne, about 3.2 miles away, and the route is compact enough to fit into a short outing. The climb is barely a hill at all, with the steepest stretch at about 2% grade near the start. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dearborn put May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July peaking near 84°F. Several hiking trails lie close by. Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park Loop is 0.8 miles away, Pond Loop is 1.1 miles away, and Pin Oak Trail is 1.3 miles away. The Iron Belle Trail is about 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Bethlehem Avenue

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 19°

    2. Feb

      36° / 20°

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

    5. May

      70° / 48°

    6. Jun

      79° / 59°

    7. Jul

      84° / 63°

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

    9. Sep

      75° / 55°

    10. Oct

      62° / 43°

    11. Nov

      49° / 33°

    12. Dec

      37° / 25°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dearborn #2, MI, 8.3 mi away at 605 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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