William G. Milliken State Park – James Scott Memorial Fountain loop from Greektown

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William G. Milliken State Park – James Scott Memorial Fountain loop from Greektown

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William G. Milliken State Park – James Scott Memorial Fountain loop from Greektown

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18.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.84 km for 388 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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89 m

Greektown District

Highlight • Settlement

One of the most famous districts of downtown Detroit, Greektown, Greektown pays an homage to the 20th century Greek immigrant community. While just a small street, Greektown is lively and authentic with an interesting atmosphere.

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1.72 km

Dequindre Cut Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Originally a Grand Western Railroad train line, Dequindre Cut is now an urban park and greenway, brought to city life with colorful, artistic graffiti.

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2.62 km

William G. Milliken State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the first urban state park in Michigan, William G. Miliken State Park is a small park and harbor on the Detroit Riverfront offering wonderful views of the city and river.

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5.34 km

Mt. Elliot Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This little park is really fun for the family, with a schooner-themed playground that includes water cannons and some small cascades — maybe no big surprise, since the park is …

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8.29 km

View of Detroit Skyline from Belle Isle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very impressive the skyline of Detroit on one side and from the Canadian shore on the other.

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8.87 km

James Scott Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The James Scott Memorial Fountain is a monument in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert and sculptor Herbert Adams, the fountain was completed in 1925 at a cost of $500,000. Wikipedia

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9.76 km

Lake Tacoma

Highlight • Lake

Lake Tacoma is a lovely man-made lake making up a small section of Belle Isle. Enjoy a stop to swim to cool off or even paddleboard/kayak for a break.

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14.4 km

Detroit Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This riverfront park draws more than three million walkers, bikers and picnickers every year. It's filled with green spaces and makes a great link for visiting businesses along Detroit's waterfront, or a relaxed, traffic-free ride to access Belle Island.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

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