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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Ferndale

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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Ferndale

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4.9

(8403)

10,618

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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Ferndale

01:13

20.7km

30m

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.22 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.02 km

Sherwood Forest Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old homes and neighborhoods in Detroit

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6.27 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 old-growth forest in an urban setting. This 10-acre stand features towering oaks, hickories, beeches, and maples—some over 200 years old—creating a shaded, cathedral-like atmosphere. Unlike the surrounding cityscape, the woods offer a glimpse into Michigan’s pre-settlement landscape, with a rich understory and a quiet, undisturbed feel. Trails are informal, and not cycling friendly, but its a nice place to pause on your ride and maybe lock your bikes and explore on foot.

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10.3 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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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

8.50 km

2.22 km

1.17 km

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

7.68 km

912 m

232 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Witherell Woods - Palmer Park – Palmer Woods Historic District loop from Ferndale

Sherwood Forest Historic District

Witherell Woods - Palmer Park

Palmer Woods Historic District

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