With the Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut, Detroit's east side has more than five miles of the city's best non-motorized pathways. Check out some of the beautiful scenery along the river, plus some other great stops along these bike-friendly routes.
Start: Ren Cen Plaza & Detroit Riverwalk station
End: Atwater St. & Orleans St. station
Directions - Ride east along the river, then east on Atwater St. to the MoGo station.
Nearby Attractions - The Renaissance Center (complimentary tours Monday - Friday at noon and 2pm) and Rivard Plaza.
Start: Atwater St. & Orleans St. station
End: Wilkins St. & Russell St. station
Directions - Ride north on the Dequindre Cut, exit at Wilkins St., and turn west. Ride to the Wilkins St. & Russell St. station and dock your bike at Eastern Market.
Nearby Attractions - Eastern Market (Market Days on Tuesday & Saturday).
Start: Gratiot Ave & Russell St. station
End: E. Lafayette St. & Orleans St. station
Directions - Cross Gratiot Ave. and ride northeast to the Dequindre Cut. Ride south on the cut and exit at E. Lafayette. Ride south to the E. Lafayette St. & Orleans St. station.
Nearby Attractions - Lafayette Park, Elmwood Cemetery.
Start: E. Lafayette St. & Orleans St. station
End: Atwater St. & Orleans St. station
Directions - Return to the Dequindre Cut and ride south to the Atwater St. & Orleans St. station.
Nearby Attractions - Take in the family-friendly attractions at the Outdoor Adventure Center and Milliken State Park.
Start: Atwater St. & Orleans St. station
End: Mt. Elliott & Wight station
Directions - Ride East along Atwater Street and then take the Riverfront until it ends at Mt. Elliott Park.
Nearby Attractions - Mt. Elliott Park & Pavilion
Start: Mt. Elliott & Wight station
End: Agnes St. & Parker St.
Directions - Ride east on Jefferson Ave. Turn north on Parker St. and stop at Agnes.
Nearby Attractions - Grab a bite with family at one of West Village's incredible restaurants.
