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

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Wayne County

Detroit

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

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

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7.80km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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625 m

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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2.45 km

Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint

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

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3.18 km

Gateway to Freedom Monument

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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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3.89 km

Renaissance Center

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The Renaissance Center, also known as "RenCen" for short, is Detroit's tallest building at 221 m (721 ft). Designed by John C. Portman, Jr., the group consists of five separate …

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5.22 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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5.94 km

Detroit Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

6.28 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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7.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

1.58 km

439 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.50 km