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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Royal Oak

Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Royal Oak

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(3321)

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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Royal Oak

02:01

42.3km

50m

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: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.6 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.73 km

Sherwood Forest Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old homes and neighborhoods in Detroit

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12.0 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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21.7 km

Detroit Institute of Arts

Highlight • Monument

This is a picturesque part of Detroit. Cass avenue goes through Wayne State University and has dedicated bike lanes. To get here you might bike through a few neglected neighborhoods …

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33.7 km

Palmer Woods Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Designed by renowned landscape architect Ossian Cole Simonds, it is home to many prominent figures and affluent residents throughout its history.

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42.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

11.0 km

9.47 km

2.64 km

1.03 km

152 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

19.7 km

709 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 11 July

29°C

18°C

38 %

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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Royal Oak

Sherwood Forest Historic District

Witherell Woods - Palmer Park

Detroit Institute of Arts

Palmer Woods Historic District

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