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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Hank Aaron State Trail loop from Deflected Jets

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Hank Aaron State Trail loop from Deflected Jets

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(9670)

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Hank Aaron State Trail loop from Deflected Jets

02:42

45.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.96 km for 51 m

After 25.8 km for 257 m

After 29.7 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.2 km

View of the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee River

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Milwaukee river as it crosses under the Hoan Bridge at a very active boat landing.

Tip by

16.9 km

Kinnickinnic River

Lake

17.1 km

Komatsu Mining Trucks and Electric Shovel at North American Headquarters

Highlight • Monument

Massive vehicles displayed at Komatsu’s North American headquarters

Tip by

22.2 km

View of Downtown and South Shore Marina from South Shore Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of downtown and South Shore Marina. Beer Garden and playground nearby.

Tip by

29.8 km

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Red signature lighthouse at the mouth of the Milwaukee River. Read about the detailed history of the building here: lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=244

Tip by

31.8 km

Hank Aaron State Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Hank Aaron State Trail is a 14-mile paved shared-use path running through the heart of Milwaukee with great views of the Milwaukee River and the city skyline.

Tip by

34.7 km

Menomonee Valley Bioretention Facility

Nature Reserve

45.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

9.98 km

3.71 km

613 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

15.3 km

793 m

495 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Hank Aaron State Trail loop from Deflected Jets

View of the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee River

Komatsu Mining Trucks and Electric Shovel at North American Headquarters

View of Downtown and South Shore Marina from South Shore Park

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Hank Aaron State Trail

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