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Rivertown District – Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint loop from Lafayette Park

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Rivertown District – Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint loop from Lafayette Park

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Rivertown District – Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint loop from Lafayette Park

00:37

5.80km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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143 m

Rivertown District

Highlight • Settlement

Rivertown is a trendy waterside district of Detroit with new developments, boutiques, bars restaurants and tasty food trucks. Perfect place to stop and grab a bite or water before continuing your run.

Tip by

2.17 km

Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous view from Detroit Riverwalk with pleasant views of the Detroit River and Windsor, Canada on the other side.

Tip by

2.90 km

Gateway to Freedom Monument

Highlight • Monument

As an international memorial to the Underground Railroad, the Gateway to Freedom Monument is a touching piece of art dedicated to those who escaped slavery by the Underground Railroad to Canada.

Tip by

3.51 km

Detroit Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This riverfront park draws more than three million walkers, bikers and picnickers every year. It's filled with green spaces and makes a great link for visiting businesses along Detroit's waterfront, or a relaxed, traffic-free ride to access Belle Island.

Tip by

5.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

1.16 km

320 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

715 m

427 m

123 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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