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Bradford Beach – North Point Light Station loop from Milwaukee

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Bradford Beach – North Point Light Station loop from Milwaukee

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Bradford Beach – North Point Light Station loop from Milwaukee

03:28

13.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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743 m

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Highlight • Rest Area

A hands-on museum for children. Our 2 year old had a lot of fun. But even 10-year-olds will find plenty of interesting things.

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917 m

Sculpture Milwaukee

Highlight • Monument

The tree is made of aluminum. On the road that leads to the art museum, regularly changing sculptures are exhibited.

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2.61 km

General Douglas MacArthur Statue

Highlight • Monument

General MacArthur was the top cadet of West Point's 1903 class. This sculpture honors him for his leadership in the Pacific during World War II. MacArthur, his father, and his …

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3.49 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1988, the Milwaukee Art Museum houses almost 25,000 art works, as well as unique exhibitions and workshops. The building is spectacular; the Burke Brise Soleil 'wings' open with …

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5.85 km

This beach, constructed in 1989, serves dual purposes: as a recreational area and a barrier between the lake and the road, addressing the fluctuating water levels. The views from here, overlooking the lake and Government Pier, are stunning.

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7.05 km

Bradford Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bradford Beach is an open, sandy beach just off the side of the Oak Leaf Trail. You pass a number of beaches as you bike along the paved path, and …

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8.59 km

North Point Light Station

Highlight • Monument

On Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. it is possible to climb the lighthouse. Entry is $8.

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9.77 km

North Point Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The North Point Water Tower, a historic landmark opened in 1874, overlooks Lake Michigan and celebrates 145 years of service by the Milwaukee Water Works. It was a crucial part …

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.80 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

4.53 km

742 m

279 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

26°C

17°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Bradford Beach – North Point Light Station loop from Milwaukee

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Sculpture Milwaukee

General Douglas MacArthur Statue

Milwaukee Art Museum

McKinley Beach

Bradford Beach

North Point Light Station

North Point Water Tower

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