Pierce Lake – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Cut State Park

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Pierce Lake – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Cut State Park

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Pierce Lake – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Cut State Park

01:48

19.9km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.29 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

493 m

Pierce Lake

Highlight • Lake

Pierce Lake is popular with fishermen: a multitude of fish wallow in its waters. It's an excellent destination for a walk in nature.

Tip by

2.12 km

Rock Cut State Park

Highlight • Forest

You can camp at Rock Cut. This park is home to an abundant fauna of aquatic birds, and wild animals. You will find more than 100 types of wildflowers within …

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3.34 km

Willow Creek Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

The Willow Creek Natural Area is a mix of forest and prairie vegetation. There are several hiking trails that pass through the nature preserve.

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19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

3.11 km

789 m

205 m

112 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

2.68 km

1.00 km

509 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

3°C

86 %

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Rock Cut State Park

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