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Winnebago County

Rock Cut State Park – Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Rock Cut State Park

Bike touring routes & trails

Winnebago County

Rock Cut State Park – Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Rock Cut State Park

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Rock Cut State Park – Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Rock Cut State Park

01:50

20.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.08 km for 112 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.70 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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2.91 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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3

4.13 km

Willow Creek Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

The Willow Creek Natural Area is a mix of forest and prairie vegetation. There are several hiking trails that pass through the nature preserve.

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12.3 km

Rock Cut State Park

Nature Reserve

B

20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

2.20 km

886 m

109 m

105 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

1.78 km

1.10 km

387 m

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