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View of the Red Cedar River – Hawk Island Lake loop from Lansing Catholic High School

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View of the Red Cedar River – Hawk Island Lake loop from Lansing Catholic High School

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View of the Red Cedar River – Hawk Island Lake loop from Lansing Catholic High School

02:08

34.9km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.8 km for 224 m

After 13.3 km for 98 m

After 25.9 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.89 km

Lansing River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From Elm Street Park to Potter Park, the Lansing River Trail follows along the north bank of the Red Cedar River before crossing the river and heading south. You can tell there is less noise and light pollution, and you make your way further and further from the city on the River Trail. This is where you can really start to tell you're getting into the suburbs.

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8.76 km

Red Cedar Natural Area

Nature Reserve

9.21 km

Red Cedar Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Red Cedar Natural Area is a 76 acre native floodplain forest divided by Kalamazoo Street in East Lansing, Michigan. This is a nice place to slow down as you ride past to admire the scenery and look out for wildlife in this otherwise rather suburban area near Michigan State University.

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13.4 km

The Rock at Michigan State University

Highlight • Monument

13.9 km

View of the Red Cedar River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot in East Lansing you get a really nice view of the Red Cedar River. This is a great spot to admire the water, catch your breath, and eat a snack before continuing on your ride around East Lansing.

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15.5 km

Lansing River Trail East of Michigan State University

Highlight • Trail

22.0 km

Hawk Island County Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hawk Island County Park Pond is the center of Hawk Island County Park. There is a small beach, trails around it, and a boat put in. This is a nice spot to take in the views over the water before continuing on your ride around the pond or beyond on the Lansing River Trail.

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23.5 km

Hawk Island Lake

Highlight • Lake

Hawk Island County Park is 100 acres of beautiful park land built over the remains of the former Sablain Gravel Pit. VIsitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, picnicking, and in winter sledding and tubing.

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27.1 km

Lansing River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running between Waverly Road and Old Town, the Lansing River Trail offers 20 miles of paved trail access to many parks, natural areas, and the downtown area.

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34.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

5.01 km

2.11 km

1.01 km

363 m

234 m

122 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

7.31 km

2.15 km

898 m

Elevation

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