William G. Milliken State Park – Detroit Riverwalk loop from Belle Isle

William G. Milliken State Park – Detroit Riverwalk loop from Belle Isle

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William G. Milliken State Park – Detroit Riverwalk loop from Belle Isle

01:10

24.7km

50m

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: August 20, 2026

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After 12.3 km for 61 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

For decades, the 42-acre Blue Heron Lagoon on the eastern tip of Belle Isle has been separated from the Detroit River by a land bridge, cutting off its wetland and nursery area for river fish and wildlife. Thanks to a grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, workers were able to reconnect this habitat with the river, granting access to Great Lakes fish. The project also improved five acres of coastal wetland and nearly an acre of spawning habitat in the Detroit River, complementing an existing spawning bed just offshore of Belle Isle.

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12.2 km

William G. Milliken State Park

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As the first urban state park in Michigan, William G. Miliken State Park is a small park and harbor on the Detroit Riverfront offering wonderful views of the city and river.

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12.8 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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13.9 km

Gateway to Freedom Monument

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As an international memorial to the Underground Railroad, the Gateway to Freedom Monument is a touching piece of art dedicated to those who escaped slavery by the Underground Railroad to Canada.

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16.5 km

Detroit Riverwalk

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20.9 km

View of Detroit Skyline from Belle Isle

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Very impressive the skyline of Detroit on one side and from the Canadian shore on the other.

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21.4 km

James Scott Memorial Fountain

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Translated from English - The James Scott Memorial Fountain is a monument in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert and sculptor Herbert Adams, the fountain was completed in 1925 at a cost of $500,000.
Unfortunately, it is currently not accessible due to renovation work.

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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