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Yahara River – Monona Terrace View loop from Burke

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Yahara River – Monona Terrace View loop from Burke

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3.0

(14)

22

riders

Yahara River – Monona Terrace View loop from Burke

01:29

36.1km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.29 km

Portage Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

10.2 km

Mother and Child by Austen Brantley

Highlight • Monument

3

12.9 km

Yahara River

Highlight • River

The Yahara River flows 62 miles through Madison's four lakes across Dane County to the Rock River. This is the short stretch between Lake Mendota and Lake Monoana where there …

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4

15.7 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.

Tip by

5

16.3 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.

Tip by

6

17.3 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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7

18.2 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

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8

20.8 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place provides one of the best views in the area of Lake Monona. It's a perfect spot for a break, offering plenty of seating with tables and umbrellas to …

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B

36.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

6.01 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

4.62 km

< 100 m

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