Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

02:34

23.5km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.18 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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2.84 km

William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park

Highlight • Trail

Recognized for its cultural importance, the area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated the Lake Farms Archaeological District in 1980. Explore the park's scenic trails, …

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4.80 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved trail that travels for over nine miles through Capital Springs State Recreation Area (Dane County E-way) and connects with other trails in and around Madison.

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6.01 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved trail that travels for over nine miles through Capital Springs State Recreation Area (Dane County E-way) and connects with other trails in and around Madison.

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9.00 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Highlight • Trail

This area, nearly 2,500 acres in size, offers activities like cross-country skiing, hiking, running, biking snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and camping. It is made up of two separate sections: …

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10.3 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Acquired in 1876, this is the oldest of all the managed lands in the area, initially used as a fish hatchery. The property is known for its natural springs, with a total of 14 different springs.

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11.7 km

Gunflint Pond

Highlight • Lake

The pond and surrounding area are home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Some common species include ducks, geese, herons, turtles, frogs, deer, rabbits, and squirrels.

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17.9 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved trail that travels for over nine miles through Capital Springs State Recreation Area (Dane County E-way) and connects with other trails in and around Madison.

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23.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

7.84 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

3.01 km

536 m