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Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Eastern Michigan University Historic District

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Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Eastern Michigan University Historic District

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Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Eastern Michigan University Historic District

03:13

49.0km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.98 km

South Pond

Highlight • Lake

South Pond has an intriguing environmental history. What is now a pond surrounded by wetlands was originally prairie terrain before the construction of the Dixboro Dam flooded the area, turning …

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6.92 km

Gallup Youth Fishing Pond

Lake

14.4 km

Bluffs Nature Area

Highlight • Forest

Bluffs Nature Area is a 40 acre park located right in the heart of the city of Ann Arbor. The park has a variety of multi-use trails, with some of …

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16.0 km

Kuebler Langford Nature Area

Nature Reserve

18.6 km

Barton Nature Area

Highlight • Forest

The Barton Nature Area has a trail system that runs along the Huron River. You will run up to Barton Dam, cross two bridges over the river, and follow a …

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20.8 km

Huron Parkway Right of Way

Nature Reserve

29.1 km

Traver Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Traver Road is a hardpacked, double track road that cuts through Leslie Park Golf Course.

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30.4 km

Black Pond Woods Park

Highlight • Forest

The Black Pond Woods Nature area is found just north of the city center of Ann Arbor. The park is 54 acres in size, and is comprised mostly of woodlands …

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36.1 km

Huron River

Highlight • River

The Huron River is a 130-mile-long river that flows into Lake Erie. This section that runs through Ann Arbor and several bike tours run along each bank of the river.

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36.6 km

Argo Dam Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here is an up close view of Argo Dam. It's located about 50.5 miles upstream from the Huron River's mouth at Lake Erie. Great place to hop off your bike for a rest!

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41.8 km

Gallup Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Gallup Park spans 69 acres along Ann Arbor's Huron River and Geddes Pond. Scenic walkways loop around small islands and bridges. Some of the park's highlights are canoe, kayak, and …

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49.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

15.8 km

4.75 km

556 m

349 m

271 m

243 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

15.4 km

9.32 km

7.58 km

953 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Friday 10 July

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60 %

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Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Eastern Michigan University Historic District

South Pond

Bluffs Nature Area

Barton Nature Area

Traver Road

Black Pond Woods Park

Huron River

Argo Dam Railway Bridge

Gallup Park

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