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Veterans Park Lagoon – Bradford Beach loop from Milwaukee

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Road cycling routes
United States
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee

Veterans Park Lagoon – Bradford Beach loop from Milwaukee

Easy

4.7

(3561)

17,975

riders

Veterans Park Lagoon – Bradford Beach loop from Milwaukee

01:20

28.4km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.32 km for 114 m

After 8.82 km for 270 m

After 13.9 km for 163 m

After 27.1 km for 220 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.05 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1988, the Milwaukee Art Museum houses almost 25,000 art works, as well as unique exhibitions and workshops. The building is spectacular; the Burke Brise Soleil 'wings' open with …

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2

3.09 km

Veterans Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Veterans Park Lagoon is a 14-acre reservoir within the greater Veterans Park. Some paved paths circle around the water, and there is plenty of green space and picnic areas.

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3

4.37 km

McKinley Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach, constructed in 1989, serves dual purposes: as a recreational area and a barrier between the lake and the road, addressing the fluctuating water levels. The views from here, overlooking the lake and Government Pier, are stunning.

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4

5.58 km

Bradford Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bradford Beach is an open, sandy beach just off the side of the Oak Leaf Trail. You pass a number of beaches as you bike along the paved path, and …

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5

14.0 km

Klode Park has a lot of great features but what sets it apart is the location. If you can be here to watch the sunrise over the lake you'll be in for a real treat!

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6

27.2 km

Milwaukee Riverwalk

Highlight • River

The 104-mile Milwaukee River flows through eastern Wisconsin before emptying into Lake Michigan. Here in Milwaukee you can enjoy a run along the Riverwalk while passing through a few of the parks that dot its banks.

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B

28.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

12.2 km

1.88 km

1.18 km

934 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

8.98 km

329 m

117 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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