Hoyt Park Footbridge – Pewaukee Lake loop from West Allis

Hoyt Park Footbridge – Pewaukee Lake loop from West Allis

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Hoyt Park Footbridge – Pewaukee Lake loop from West Allis

03:27

76.6km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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3.35 km

View of the Menomonee River from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This river, named after the Menomonee people, translates to "rice eaters," reflecting the once abundant wild rice along its shores. Enjoy a scenic view of the river from the bridge at this point.

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4.54 km

Hoyt Park Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Hoyt Park Footbridge dates back to the 1939 and the New Deal. The CCC built countless projects across the country in order to drive recovery from the Great Depression and this beautiful bridge is part of that legacy.

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6.41 km

Sanctuary Woods

Highlight • Historical Site

Sanctuary Woods, nestled within the Wisconsin Medical College campus, holds the remnants of Milwaukee's first mental hospital. As you cycle through, you'll encounter aged sidewalks and paths that wind through …

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34.7 km

Lake Country Trail (Route of the Badger)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lake Country Trail, spanning 15.2 miles, takes cyclists from Waukesha to Oconomowoc through Wisconsin's picturesque Lake Country. This route, largely following an old Milwaukee-Watertown Interurban Railway path, features farmland …

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39.5 km

View of Pewaukee Lake from Lake Country Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This in a nice spot to take a break and take in the beautiful views of Pewaukee Lake.

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40.1 km

Pewaukee Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is the largest lake in Waukesha County. You can paddleboard, kayak, fish, sail, canoe and waterski here. There's heaps of amenities around the lake like cafes too.

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