Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint – William G. Milliken State Park loop from Royal Oak

Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint – William G. Milliken State Park loop from Royal Oak

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Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint – William G. Milliken State Park loop from Royal Oak

02:28

51.9km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.7 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.5 km

Corktown District

Highlight • Settlement

Corktown is one of the most loved and trendiest areas of Detroit. With an industrial skeleton, Corktown is full of quirky spots and artistic corners.

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26.0 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.

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26.7 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.

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26.8 km

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.

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27.7 km

William G. Milliken State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the first urban state park in Michigan, William G. Miliken State Park is a small park and harbor on the Detroit Riverfront offering wonderful views of the city and river.

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28.4 km

Dequindre Cut Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Originally a Grand Western Railroad train line, Dequindre Cut is now an urban park and greenway, brought to city life with colorful, artistic graffiti.

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29.8 km

Dequindre Cut Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Originally a Grand Western Railroad train line, Dequindre Cut is now an urban park and greenway, brought to city life with colourful, artistic graffiti.

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42.7 km

Witherell Woods - Palmer Park

Highlight • Forest

This parking area off of Merrill Plaisance Street is the main access point for Witherell Woods, which are located within Detroit’s Palmer Park. These woods are a rare pocket of …

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