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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from Bay View

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from Bay View

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from Bay View

01:44

29.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.58 km for 203 m

After 14.7 km for 64 m

After 15.4 km for 174 m

After 20.5 km for 169 m

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6.68 km

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Red signature lighthouse at the mouth of the Milwaukee River. Read about the detailed history of the building here: lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=244

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7.59 km

Lakeshore State Park

Highlight • Lake

This 22-acre state park has a restored prairie and pebble beach. You can get views of the city of Milwaukee and views of Milwaukee Bay.

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9.58 km

Veterans Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Veterans Park Lagoon is a 14-acre reservoir within the greater Veterans Park. Some paved paths circle around the water, and there is plenty of green space and picnic areas.

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14.8 km

Shorewood Railroad Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Adjacent to the bridge is a historical marker that commemorates the commuter line and the old 400 passenger train that formerly to crossed a bridge here.

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15.5 km

The perfect stop for a spot during your ride, Hubbard Park Beer Garden offers a charming riverside setting with a variety of local and imported beers, complemented by a menu featuring German-inspired dishes like brats, hot dogs, and pretzels.

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21.0 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

A great art museum that presents art chronologically from antiquity to the present day. The focus here is on American art from the 19th century to the modern age. There is also a lot of German art. Impressive architecture!

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22.1 km

Pebble Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pebble Beach within Lakeshore State Park is a small patch of beach along Lake Michigan. This particular section of beach is on a small inlet created by the patch of …

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24.6 km

View of the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee River

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Milwaukee river as it crosses under the Hoan Bridge at a very active boat landing.

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

817 m

729 m

501 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

7.14 km

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from Bay View

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Lakeshore State Park

Veterans Park Lagoon

Shorewood Railroad Pedestrian Bridge

Hubbard Park Beer Garden

Milwaukee Art Museum

Pebble Beach

View of the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee River

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