A quieter season, and a good one.
Fall in Bellaire is for trails and river time. Glacial Hills Pathway, Grass River Natural Area and the village walking path are all close by, and the house has a full kitchen and a fire pit for the end of the day. Pick your dates, and we will tell you what we know about the season when you book.
31.5mi
Glacial Hills Trails
7mi
Grass River Trails
1.5mi
Accessible Boardwalk
Sleeps 8
Three Bedrooms
Glacial Hills Pathway
814 Acres, 31.5 Miles
- Mountain biking, hiking & trail running, all season
- Elevation climbs 400+ ft above the trailheads
- Trailheads: S. Eckhardt Rd, Vandermark Rd, Orchard Hill Rd
- Managed by Friends of Glacial Hills: pack out what you pack in
Grass River Natural Area
1,502 Acres of Wetland & Woods
- 7 miles of trails
- 1.5 miles of accessible boardwalk
- 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire
In the Village
The Bellaire Village Walking Path
- Through wetlands and past the Antrim County Courthouse (built 1904)
- Over a classic railroad trestle bridge
- A gentle old railroad grade, easy on foot
Right Out the Door
A Wooded Walk from the House
- A quiet wooded valley behind The Tara, tucked between two high ridgelines
- Where locals walk their dogs
On the River
Your Dock, Your Boats
- Kayaks, canoes & paddleboards included
- The Intermediate River opens onto the Chain of Lakes
After the Walk
Downtown Bellaire
- Short's Brewing Company, 121 N Bridge St
- Mammoth Distilling, 109 N Bridge St
- Bee Well Mead & Cider, 116 N Bridge St
Good to Know
Before You Come
- Pet friendly, with keypad self check-in
- Traverse City is about 36 miles, a 50-minute drive
- The Tara doesn't stock bikes: bring your own