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Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Madison

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United States
Wisconsin
Dane County
Madison

Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Madison

Moderate

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Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Madison

02:47

64.7km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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1.53 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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2

3.10 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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9.80 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

4

11.0 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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5

36.3 km

Dewey Bay, Lake Kegonsa

Highlight • Beach

6

53.7 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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7

54.6 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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61.3 km

Wingra Creek

Highlight • River

Wingra Creek is a picturesque waterway connecting Lake Wingra to Lake Monona through a lovely green corridor. Historically, it was modified for drainage and boat access, but today, it is …

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9

63.8 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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64.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

24.4 km

9.51 km

4.21 km

602 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.6 km

5.33 km

1.49 km

260 m

< 100 m

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