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

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

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

01:42

16.2km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.91 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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2

2.78 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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3

4.24 km

Detroit Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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4

5.78 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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5

6.44 km

Bridge to Belle Isle

Highlight • Bridge

The River Walk is good for walking, but you have to leave the bank every now and then. Belle Island is nicer. I felt safe even early in the morning.

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6

9.29 km

View of Detroit Skyline from Belle Isle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very impressive the skyline of Detroit on one side and from the Canadian shore on the other.

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7

9.45 km

Belle Isle Sunset Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely experienced a super sunset, very busy place.
Therefore, I recommend being there earlier for sunset

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8

16.1 km

Grand Circus Park

Highlight • Natural

Grand Circus Park is a lovely urban park in the center of Detroit with gardens, dog parks, and artistic exhibitions and fountains.

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

2.45 km

186 m

130 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

1.68 km

1.45 km

630 m

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