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

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

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

02:02

42.2km

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.6 km for 69 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.73 km

Sherwood Forest Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old homes and neighborhoods in Detroit

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2

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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3

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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4

33.6 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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B

42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

9.85 km

7.81 km

2.57 km

1.03 km

152 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

20.7 km

709 m

< 100 m

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