Battery Trueman – Battery Payne loop from Public Beach Access #38C

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Battery Trueman – Battery Payne loop from Public Beach Access #38C

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Battery Trueman – Battery Payne loop from Public Beach Access #38C

04:46

83.5km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.9 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Highlight • Historical Site

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Beach

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End point

Parking

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