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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from South Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from South Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from South Milwaukee

03:11

54.6km

210m

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.6 km for 203 m

After 27.6 km for 174 m

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11.9 km

View of Downtown and South Shore Marina from South Shore Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of downtown and South Shore Marina. Beer Garden and playground nearby.

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19.7 km

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Red signature lighthouse at the mouth of the Milwaukee River. Read about the detailed history of the building here: lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=244

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20.6 km

Lakeshore State Park

Highlight • Lake

This 22-acre state park has a restored prairie and pebble beach. You can get views of the city of Milwaukee and views of Milwaukee Bay.

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27.7 km

The perfect stop for a spot during your ride, Hubbard Park Beer Garden offers a charming riverside setting with a variety of local and imported beers, complemented by a menu featuring German-inspired dishes like brats, hot dogs, and pretzels.

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32.4 km

Veterans Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Veterans Park Lagoon is a 14-acre reservoir within the greater Veterans Park. Some paved paths circle around the water, and there is plenty of green space and picnic areas.

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33.4 km

Milwaukee Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

A great art museum that presents art chronologically from antiquity to the present day. The focus here is on American art from the 19th century to the modern age. There is also a lot of German art. Impressive architecture!

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34.5 km

Pebble Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pebble Beach within Lakeshore State Park is a small patch of beach along Lake Michigan. This particular section of beach is on a small inlet created by the patch of …

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37.0 km

View of the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee River

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the Milwaukee river as it crosses under the Hoan Bridge at a very active boat landing.

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54.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

5.68 km

2.11 km

543 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

9.01 km

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse – Lakeshore State Park loop from South Milwaukee

View of Downtown and South Shore Marina from South Shore Park

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

Lakeshore State Park

Hubbard Park Beer Garden

Veterans Park Lagoon

Milwaukee Art Museum

Pebble Beach

View of the Hoan Bridge and Milwaukee River

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