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Sanctuary Woods – Hoyt Park Footbridge loop from Mount Mary University

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Sanctuary Woods – Hoyt Park Footbridge loop from Mount Mary University

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Sanctuary Woods – Hoyt Park Footbridge loop from Mount Mary University

01:12

11.6km

40m

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: March 31, 2026

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3.41 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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3.61 km

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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5.54 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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7.61 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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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

1.43 km

276 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

2.29 km

1.37 km

1.12 km

166 m

104 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Sanctuary Woods – Hoyt Park Footbridge loop from Mount Mary University

Sanctuary Woods

Sanctuary Woods

Hoyt Park Footbridge

View of the Menomonee River from the Bridge

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