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ROUTES

The 15 km (10 mile) Route - FAMILY FUN!
A family ride on flat terrain. This loop includes several views of Lake Michigan on pleasant cycling roads. Heath Road rest stop (open 8 -11 am) and SAG service are provided.

The 40 km (25 mile) Route
An enjoyable ride along Green Bay, the Peshtigo River and Scenic roads of Marinette County. Flat terrain. Highlights include:

  • Several views of Lake Michigan
  • Michaelis Park (stop and go wading if you like)
  • The Little Red Schoolhouse
  • Bloch Oxbow & Pines Primeval Natural Area
  • The festive atmosphere of Dory's Rest Stop with entertainment. Open from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The 80 km (50 mile) Route

  • The "Tour de Peshtigo." This route offers an option for those not challenged enough by the 40 km loop but not willing to attempt the longest loop. Flat to gently rolling terrain and a variety of vegetation are characteristic of this loop. All of the features of the 40 km route plus:
  • Former Harmony Grocery Rest Stop. Open from 9:30 am - 2 pm
  • Historic Harmony Cemetery. Peshtigo fire victims and Civil War casualties are buried in this historic site
  • The Culligan water stop is open from 9 am to 1 pm

The 120 km (70 mile) Route
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan's favorite metric centry. All of the highlights of the 40 km route plus:

  • We do expect some road construction along Riverside Ave this year, which will be reflected in the updated map and cue sheet you will receive in your ride packets.
  • The Miles Road Rest Stop - A quieter atmosphere, but the same great food and friendly volunteers. Open from 9 am - 1 pm.
  • The scenic River Park Rest Stop - Enjoy the view of the Menominee River or cool your feet! A welcome break if the day is warm. Open from 10 am - 4 pm.
  • Views of the Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers.
  • River Road - One of Michigan's finest bicycle routes. River Road winds along the Menominee River for 20 miles.
  • Right of Way Road - A 5-mile cruise along one of Wisconsin's best Rustic Roads. You will think you are in heaven as you travel along the winding road with trees arching overhead.
  • Wagner Town Hall Rest Stop - Enjoy a tour of the town hall under consideration for the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the museum! Open 10 am - 3 pm. Audubon guides at the Chappee Rapids water stop.
  • Historic Waterfont District - See beautifully restored downtown Menominee on the shores of Green Bay. Stop at the art fair by the bandshell.

Click here to view the route map in pdf form.

Routes Map
(Click map for larger view in .pdf form.)

 


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