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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Middleton

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Middleton

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4.8

(4770)

14,736

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Middleton

05:35

92.7km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.6 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).

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12.0 km

Muir Woods

Forest

12.5 km

Lake Mendota

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mendota formed around 15,000 years ago when glacial ice began to melt. It's very biodiverse, with over 34 common species of fish and 255 bird species.

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15.1 km

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved multi-use path open year-round. A state trail pass is required to bike the nine-mile portion of the trail that passes through …

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15.4 km

If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

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15.5 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place provides one of the best views in the area of Lake Monona. It's a perfect spot for a break, offering plenty of seating with tables and umbrellas to …

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17.1 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along John Nolan Drive, you can see sweeping views of Lake Monona with the short skyline of Madison the background.

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18.1 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

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25.5 km

Nannyberry Wetland

Nature Reserve

90.1 km

Middleton North Fork Trail at Confluence Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Segment of trail skirting Confluence Pond and along Pheasant Branch & scenic wetland - with access to nearby businesses and connections to wider trail network.

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92.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

30.0 km

25.0 km

1.34 km

720 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.3 km

16.8 km

1.01 km

574 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Middleton

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Lake Mendota

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Monona Terrace View

Monona Terrace Rooftop

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Middleton North Fork Trail at Confluence Pond

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