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Hoyt Park Footbridge – Sanctuary Woods loop from Wauwatosa

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Hoyt Park Footbridge – Sanctuary Woods loop from Wauwatosa

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Hoyt Park Footbridge – Sanctuary Woods loop from Wauwatosa

01:32

14.6km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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1.01 km

View of the Menomonee River from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This river, named after the Menomonee people, translates to "rice eaters," reflecting the once abundant wild rice along its shores. Enjoy a scenic view of the river from the bridge at this point.

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2.17 km

Hoyt Park Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Hoyt Park Footbridge dates back to the 1939 and the New Deal. The CCC built countless projects across the country in order to drive recovery from the Great Depression and this beautiful bridge is part of that legacy.

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10.5 km

Sanctuary Woods

Highlight • Forest

A historic wooded forest home to the ancient Savannah Oak, Sanctuary Woods is the ideal spot for both adventure and serenity.

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10.7 km

Sanctuary Woods

Highlight • Historical Site

Sanctuary Woods, nestled within the Wisconsin Medical College campus, holds the remnants of Milwaukee's first mental hospital. As you cycle through, you'll encounter aged sidewalks and paths that wind through …

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

5.33 km

1.66 km

1.15 km

303 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

4.41 km

3.24 km

1.01 km

682 m

598 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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87 %

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Hoyt Park Footbridge – Sanctuary Woods loop from Wauwatosa

View of the Menomonee River from the Bridge

Hoyt Park Footbridge

Sanctuary Woods

Sanctuary Woods

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