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Anderson Japanese Gardens – Pierce Lake loop from Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens – Pierce Lake loop from Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens – Pierce Lake loop from Anderson Japanese Gardens

02:23

49.4km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 320 m for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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368 m

Sinnissippi Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Created in the 1920s as part of a larger park and recreation development, the lagoon is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and ice skating. It is also home to a variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.

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1.21 km

Rock River Recreation Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rock River Recreation Path is an almost 9-mile long paved trail through Rockford. For much of the trail, you are alongside the Rock River and passing through several urban parks.

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3.24 km

Sinnissippi Gardens

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely garden in Rockford with more than 2,000 rose bushes! Nearby, you can visit the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens which has tropical trees and many other interesting plant species.

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4.71 km

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of ponds, waterfalls, winding paths, and meticulously crafted rock formations, all in harmony with traditional Japanese garden principles.

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13.4 km

Winnebago County Forest Preserve Headquarters

Nature Reserve

24.0 km

Pierce Lake

Highlight • Lake

The road runs right along the lake and over the dam. The views from here stretch right across to the far end of the lake. There are plenty of amenities …

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25.9 km

Boardwalk in Rock Cut State Park

Highlight • Bridge

You can camp at Rock Cut. This park is home to an abundant fauna of aquatic birds, and wild animals. You will find more than 100 types of wildflowers within …

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30.1 km

Plum Grove Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

49.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

4.86 km

3.95 km

2.45 km

645 m

308 m

280 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

16.5 km

1.09 km

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 7 June

29°C

19°C

50 %

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