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Blue Heron Lagoon – Belle Isle Beach loop from West Village

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Blue Heron Lagoon – Belle Isle Beach loop from West Village

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5.0

(1015)

16,368

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Blue Heron Lagoon – Belle Isle Beach loop from West Village

01:28

23.7km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.55 km for 65 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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951 m

Gabriel Richard Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This little park sits at the easternmost point of the Detroit Riverwalk. Once a little bare, for lack of a better word, it's now quite idyllic, with butterfly gardens, a …

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7.85 km

Blue Heron Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Blue Heron Lagoon on Belle Isle is a serene natural area featuring a peaceful lagoon, lush wetlands, and diverse wildlife.

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9.50 km

Blue Heron Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Blue Heron Lagoon is a magical oasis, where blue waters meet lush greenery. Visit the Blue Heron Lagoon for a serene haven, stunning scenery, and varied wildlife.

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11.7 km

Belle Isle Beach

Highlight • Beach

A pretty low-key unknown spot in Detroit, Belle Isle Beach is the perfect spot to cool off whether in the water or in the shade & take in the Detroit skyline.

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12.0 km

Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trail in Michigan is a scenic route along the Detroit River on Belle Isle, offering stunning waterfront views, lush greenery, and peaceful paths.

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15.0 km

James Scott Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This marble fountain is an integral part of Belle Isle, honoring investor James Scott. The fountain has beautiful features and is worth the stop to admire.

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20.0 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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21.6 km

Mt. Elliot Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This little park is really fun for the family, with a schooner-themed playground that includes water cannons and some small cascades — maybe no big surprise, since the park is …

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

2.25 km

2.23 km

1.35 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.25 km

2.10 km

989 m

816 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

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Blue Heron Lagoon – Belle Isle Beach loop from West Village

Gabriel Richard Park

Blue Heron Lagoon

Blue Heron Lagoon

Belle Isle Beach

Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trail

James Scott Memorial Fountain

Detroit Riverwalk

Mt. Elliot Park

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