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Rock Cut State Park – Pierce Lake loop from Rockton & Halsted

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Rock Cut State Park – Pierce Lake loop from Rockton & Halsted

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Rock Cut State Park – Pierce Lake loop from Rockton & Halsted

02:15

38.3km

150m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

South Hart Rd Grassland Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

16.4 km

Plum Grove Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

20.6 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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22.0 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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22.7 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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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

6.89 km

4.77 km

250 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

17.2 km

1.17 km

280 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

26°C

14°C

59 %

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Rock Cut State Park

Pierce Lake

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