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Yahara River – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from East Towne Mall

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Yahara River – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from East Towne Mall

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Yahara River – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from East Towne Mall

03:04

52.9km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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7.03 km

Lizard Effigy Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

On a small rock next to a tree at this spot is the Lizard Effigy Mound Marker. This marker offers information about the mound at this spot constructed by native peoples.

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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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11.0 km

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved multi-use path open year-round. A state trail pass is required to bike the nine-mile portion of the trail that passes through …

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11.3 km

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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11.4 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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13.1 km

Brittingham Bay

Highlight • Lake

Brittingham Bay is a stunning location that offers many opportunities for outdoor water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and paddleboating. The small bay is a good place for relaxing on the …

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16.9 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).

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27.8 km

Pheasant Branch–Hwy 12 Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Great Cyclist Junction. Pheasant Branch-Hwy 12 Junction connects North & South Fork to Pheasant Branch Corridor & Hwy 12 path. Local businesses nearby. Great resting point.

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52.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

6.81 km

6.53 km

356 m

243 m

108 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

12.4 km

529 m

163 m

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Yahara River – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from East Towne Mall

Lizard Effigy Mound

Yahara River

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Monona Terrace View

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Brittingham Bay

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Pheasant Branch–Hwy 12 Trail Junction

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