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Petersen Park Beach – Veteran Acres Park loop from Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge

Petersen Park Beach – Veteran Acres Park loop from Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge

Hard

2.7

(25)

riders

Petersen Park Beach – Veteran Acres Park loop from Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge

05:26

98.9km

370m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: April 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.2 km for 2.06 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 21.6 km for 9.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 40.0 km for 11.4 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Beach

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Highlight • Forest

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The Prairie Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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Four Seasons Nature Preserve

Highlight • Natural

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