Lake Wingra – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

Lake Wingra – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

Moderate

2.6

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Lake Wingra – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

02:08

49.5km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.0 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

17 miles (27 km) of trails lead through the Arboretum. They take you through diverse natural areas: woodlands, savannas, prairies, wetlands and gardens. There's a huge amount of diversity here.

The grounds are open from 4am until 10pm daily.

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17.5 km

Lake Wingra

Highlight • Lake

Lake Wingra is a spring-fed lake surrounded by multi-use paths and trail networks, with the Lake Wingra Recreation Loop being one of the more popular routes. It's a fishable lake with Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

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26.6 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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27.7 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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31.3 km

Nevin Springs Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

34.8 km

Longford Pond

Lake

37.0 km

Dawley Conservancy Park

Highlight • Trail

Dawley Conservancy Park is beautiful, covering 42 acres of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. There are walking trails, abundant wildlife, and active conservation efforts aimed at restoring native plant communities. The …

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46.6 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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47.8 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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48.4 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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