Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint – Belle Isle Park loop from Holy Redeemer School

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Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint – Belle Isle Park loop from Holy Redeemer School

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Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint – Belle Isle Park loop from Holy Redeemer School

01:40

28.8km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.41 km for 16 m

After 8.51 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.89 km

Detroit Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Detroit Riverwalk is a revitalized, 5.5 mile promenade along the Detroit River. From the trail, there are great views of the city's skyline and Canada.

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6.21 km

Concrete Pyramid

Viewpoint

6.93 km

Gateway to Freedom Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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7.63 km

Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous view from Detroit Riverwalk with pleasant views of the Detroit River and Windsor, Canada on the other side.

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8.43 km

William G. Milliken State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Belle Isle Park

Highlight • Natural

Spanning a whopping 985 acres, Belle Isle holds the title of the biggest city-owned island park in the United States. Designed by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the …

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18.2 km

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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