Fat Tire Snow Biking
This winter, enjoy the beauty of northern Michigan on two wheels with a Fat Tire bike ride. Visit the Park at Water's Edge and rent one of our Fat Tire snow bikes and cruise on our 12 miles of winter bike trails. Trail passes are required for all bikers and are included in our rentals.
Trails are open daily during day-time hours* and are weather permitting. Rentals are available beginning at 9am on a first-come, first-served basis. Last rentals will be allowed out approximately one-hour before sunset.
*Hours are subject to change.
Trails are groomed as the Cross-Country trails are groomed. The best conditions for Fat tire snow biking are hard packed trails with a 4" inch base. Call the Park at Water's Edge for the most up-to-date trail conditions are trails may close without notice due to warm-ups. They can be reached at 231-378-2238.
Rental: $20 per bike, per hour. Includes helmet* and trail pass.
Trail Pass Only: $10 per day for guests who bring their own bike. Minimum tire width is 4" in order to utilize our trails during winter. Please visit the Park at Water's Edge to purchase.
Helmet* Only: Guests who bring their own bike may rent a helmet for $10.
*Helmets are sanitized after each use.
Requirements
- Must be at least five feet tall and recommended to be at least 10 years old to fit safely onto a Fat Tire bike.
- Parent or Guardian will need to sign a waiver for participants under the age of 18.
- All participants are required to have a completed waiver.
- Be prepared to ride. Your time starts the moment you pay for your rental.
- Dress in layers. Fat Tire biking is an excellent workout! We recommend a moisture wicking layer under athletic wear and to avoid heavy, bulky layers.
Private Fat Tire Tour
This 1-hour long tour is for guests ages 12 and up. Requests must be made at least 48-hours in advance. A minimum of four riders is required for a private tour. Available daily beginning December 16, 2023.
Cost:
- $20 per bike rental per hour
- $50 per guide, per hour
- $10 per trail pass for guests with their own bikes
Requirements
- Must be at least five feet tall and recommended to be at least 12 years old to fit safely onto a Fat Tire bike and keep up with the tour.
- Parent or Guardian will need to sign a waiver for participants under the age of 18.
- All participants are required to have a completed waiver.
- Arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to Fat Tire Tour at the Park at Water's Edge.
- Dress in layers. Fat Tire biking is an excellent workout! We recommend a moisture wicking layer under athletic wear and to avoid heavy, bulky layers.
Additional guides may be required based upon party size. Call or visit the Park at Water's Edge to request a privately guided tour, 231-378-2238.
Hours are subject to change and are weather permitting.
WAIVERS
To participate in this activity, you must fill out a 2023-2024 Activity Waiver. Fill Out My Waivers Online »