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Anderson Japanese Gardens – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Valley College

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Anderson Japanese Gardens – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Valley College

Moderate

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Anderson Japanese Gardens – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Valley College

02:52

47.1km

230m

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: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.00 km

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of ponds, waterfalls, winding paths, and meticulously crafted rock formations, all in harmony with traditional Japanese garden principles.

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13.8 km

Winnebago County Forest Preserve Headquarters

Nature Reserve

25.9 km

Pierce Lake

Highlight • Lake

The road runs right along the lake and over the dam. The views from here stretch right across to the far end of the lake. There are plenty of amenities …

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26.6 km

Rock Cut State Park

Highlight • Forest

You can camp at Rock Cut. This park is home to an abundant fauna of aquatic birds, and wild animals. You will find more than 100 types of wildflowers within …

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28.0 km

Boardwalk in Rock Cut State Park

Highlight • Bridge

You can camp at Rock Cut. This park is home to an abundant fauna of aquatic birds, and wild animals. You will find more than 100 types of wildflowers within …

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32.3 km

Rock Cut State Park

Nature Reserve

47.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

15.9 km

4.82 km

525 m

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

18.2 km

4.65 km

457 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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