Hoyt Park Footbridge – Veterans Park Lagoon loop from Brown Deer

Hoyt Park Footbridge – Veterans Park Lagoon loop from Brown Deer

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Hoyt Park Footbridge – Veterans Park Lagoon loop from Brown Deer

02:22

53.9km

170m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.8 km for 173 m

After 27.6 km for 236 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.2 km

Hoyt Park Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Hoyt Park Footbridge dates back to the 1939 and the New Deal. The CCC built countless projects across the country in order to drive recovery from the Great Depression and this beautiful bridge is part of that legacy.

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21.3 km

View of the Menomonee River from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This river, named after the Menomonee people, translates to "rice eaters," reflecting the once abundant wild rice along its shores. Enjoy a scenic view of the river from the bridge at this point.

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33.2 km

Hoan Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

34.6 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

A great art museum that presents art chronologically from antiquity to the present day. The focus here is on American art from the 19th century to the modern age. There is also a lot of German art. Impressive architecture!

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35.7 km

Veterans Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Veterans Park Lagoon is a 14-acre reservoir within the greater Veterans Park. Some paved paths circle around the water, and there is plenty of green space and picnic areas.

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44.6 km

Lincoln Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lincoln Park has lovely river landscapes in abundance and sports fields. You can also play golf or visit the aquatic center in the park. Opening hours are 6am until 10pm.

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