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Lake Francis – View of Lake Elysian loop from River Hills Mall

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Lake Francis – View of Lake Elysian loop from River Hills Mall

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Lake Francis – View of Lake Elysian loop from River Hills Mall

03:16

56.2km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

The Landing Bar and Patio

Highlight • Restaurant

I have heard this is a nice place to eat, stopped by today, looked very busy. I'll have to stop some time.

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14.4 km

The Anchor Bar and Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice place to stop on a bike ride for a beer and a burger. The Walleye sandwich was great too!

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23.5 km

Lake Francis

Highlight • Lake

Nice lake with mane cabins

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26.0 km

Elysian access to the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great access point for the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail. There is ample parking, picnic tables, benches, and restroom facilities.

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26.4 km

Lettie's Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Neat park on Lake Francis, picnic shelter, playground, sand volleyball, boat launch, swimming beach, ballfield, etc.

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28.1 km

View of Lake Elysian

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of Lake Elysian from the bike path, no straight shot to get over to the lake from the path, but fun to see anyway. I love paddling this lake.

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29.3 km

Scoops Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

This place is always super busy, I haven't ever eaten here, but figured I'd make it a highlight since a lot of people like ice cream.

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41.9 km

Duck Lake Boat Launch

Highlight • Rest Area

One of these days I'll have to paddle here

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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.4 km

5.43 km

3.13 km

235 m

Surfaces

43.0 km

12.7 km

316 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Lake Francis – View of Lake Elysian loop from River Hills Mall

The Landing Bar and Patio

The Anchor Bar and Grill

Lake Francis

Elysian access to the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Lettie's Park

View of Lake Elysian

Scoops Ice Cream

Duck Lake Boat Launch

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