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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

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4.5

(3683)

13,869

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

01:12

11.4km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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1.60 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge that takes you over Willow Creek. The bridge is part of Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.

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1.64 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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3.07 km

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

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John Muir Park, also known as Muir Woods, is a 7-acre patch of forest in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. John Muir, the famed naturalist, …

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3.51 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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4.85 km

James Madison Beach (James Madison Park)

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James Madison Beach, also known as James Madison Park, is a park along Lake Mendota that has access to the water, picnic tables, and a playground.

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7.91 km

Library Mall and Hagenah Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This is the convergence point of Madison and the University of Wisconsin. The main attraction is the Hagenah Fountain, installed in 1958 and named after William Hagenah, a corporate executive, donor, and board chair for the UW Foundation.

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