Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Meinders & Crested Owl (EB)

Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Meinders & Crested Owl (EB)

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Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Meinders & Crested Owl (EB)

01:42

39.5km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.1 km

Monona Terrace View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.7 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Highlight • Structure

The first bike counter I saw was in Oklahoma City. This one has a cool meter to it.

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16.7 km

Brittingham Park Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Brittingham Park Path is a paved, multi-use path that cuts through Brittingham Park. A portion of the trail runs alongside Brittingham Bay and gives you great views of the water.

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23.8 km

Longford Pond

Lake

28.3 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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30.9 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

Highlight • Natural

The E-Way Unit of Capital Springs State Recreation Area features 625 acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands, providing a vital corridor for wildlife and outdoor recreation. There are miles of …

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31.8 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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