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Wayne County
Grosse Pointe Shores

Detroit Riverwalk – Blue Heron Lagoon loop from Grosse Pointe Shores

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Michigan
Wayne County
Grosse Pointe Shores

Detroit Riverwalk – Blue Heron Lagoon loop from Grosse Pointe Shores

Moderate

3.5

(8)

30

riders

Detroit Riverwalk – Blue Heron Lagoon loop from Grosse Pointe Shores

03:34

71.2km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

35.7 km

Detroit Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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2

37.9 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.

Tip by

3

42.0 km

View of Detroit Skyline from Belle Isle

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll have to hop off your bike to go all the way into this waterside picnic area, which overlooks the watery boundary between Canada (which wraps around to your south, thanks to the shape of Michigan's "mitten") and Detroit, which is just to your north.

Tip by

4

42.5 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.

Tip by

5

45.4 km

Great Blue Heron at Lakeside

Highlight • Lake

6

46.1 km

Bald Eagle on Belle Isle

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

47.0 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.

Tip by

60.5 km

Fox Creek

Lake

9

67.8 km

Pier Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This Grosse Pointe Farms park has an open swim area and a lap swim area, but no lifeguard on duty. There is also a kayak launch, playing courts for several sports including tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard, a shallow pool for kids and several playground options.

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B

71.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

16.5 km

14.7 km

914 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

24.0 km

2.52 km

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Monday 13 July

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