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The Turtle Watch Bridge – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Valley View Preserve

The Turtle Watch Bridge – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Valley View Preserve

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The Turtle Watch Bridge – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Valley View Preserve

03:50

74.6km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Blue Mound State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.05 km

The Turtle Watch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

On the bridge right before (if you're riding west) or after (heading east) Riley, stop at this bridge and watch the turtles. You can usually find dozens of them, starting in April and extending into the fall.

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2

7.69 km

The Riley Tavern

Highlight • Pub

A nice tavern right off the bike trail. During weekends they have a large outdoor seating area.

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3

18.2 km

Brix Cider

Highlight • Restaurant

Great selection of ciders and tasty (albeit not inexpensive) food selection, right on the bike trail. Good outdoor seating, from where you can watch all the people biking by. I stop here almost every time I ride through

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4

18.3 km

The Grumpy Troll Brew Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great place to stop for a decent pint and better food.

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5

18.4 km

Military Ridge State Trail Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Good access to the trail with parking, facilities, an overhead shelter, and plenty of restaurants and brew pubs nearby.

Tip by

6

38.4 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight • Trail

B

74.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.4 km

9.49 km

7.45 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.4 km

12.5 km

5.30 km

1.46 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Friday 14 August

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