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Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Edwards Nature Preserve

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Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Edwards Nature Preserve

Moderate

2.6

(20)

37

riders

Lower Shore Drive – Ryan Nature Preserve loop from Edwards Nature Preserve

03:52

86.0km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Wilderness State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.81 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

2

51.6 km

Billiau Hill

Highlight • Summit

3

63.4 km

McCort Hill

Highlight • Summit

4

63.7 km

Ryan Nature Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This road is a joy to ride on, as it is immersed in the pine trees giving a real feeling of remote peace. The long straight section of the road make a great spot for a photo too.

Tip by

65.5 km

Duncan C. Dobson, Jr. Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

6

84.0 km

Lower Shore Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This road runs directly adjacent to the waters edge giving you incredible views to the water and the horizon beyond. There are plenty of lovely spots to stop to take a break next to the water.

Tip by

B

86.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

34.6 km

10.1 km

Surfaces

57.9 km

28.0 km

253 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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