William G. Milliken State Park – Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint loop from Royal Oak

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William G. Milliken State Park – Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint loop from Royal Oak

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William G. Milliken State Park – Detroit Riverwalk Viewpoint loop from Royal Oak

03:12

55.8km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.6 km for 20 m

After 24.7 km for 16 m

After 26.8 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.18 km

Witherell Woods - Palmer Park

Highlight • Forest

This parking area off of Merrill Plaisance Street is the main access point for Witherell Woods, which are located within Detroit’s Palmer Park. These woods are a rare pocket of …

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Dequindre Cut Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Originally a Grand Western Railroad train line, Dequindre Cut is now an urban park and greenway, brought to city life with colourful, artistic graffiti.

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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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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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26.2 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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Concrete Pyramid

Viewpoint

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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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32.4 km

Dequindre Cut Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Originally a Grand Western Railroad train line, Dequindre Cut is now an urban park and greenway, brought to city life with colorful, artistic graffiti.

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48.9 km