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Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Madison

Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Madison

Hard

4.9

(4233)

11,551

riders

Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Madison

05:02

98.3km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.1 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 km

Lake Mendota

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mendota formed around 15,000 years ago when glacial ice began to melt. It's very biodiverse, with over 34 common species of fish and 255 bird species.

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5.41 km

Southwest Commuter Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The 5.6-mile Southwest Commuter Path, also called the Southwest Commuter Path, connects Brittingham Park on Lake Monona to the Capital City State Trail at Arrowhead Park in Fitchburg. It is …

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13.1 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail runs through Iowa and Dane counties to connect with Dodgeville and Madison. The trail goes by the way of an 1855 military route between …

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49.2 km

Blue Mound State Park

Nature Reserve

84.9 km

Nestled among the beautiful Military Ridge State Trail, Goose Lake's calm waters mirror the stunning surroundings, creating a picturesque scene for a picture-perfect backdrop. It's a lovely spot to capture …

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93.3 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight • Forest

Glenway Woods is a beautiful, yet somewhat hidden, gem that spans over 10 acres of land. Although it doesn't currently have a park classification, locals have created a few mountain …

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98.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

42.6 km

5.99 km

3.64 km

2.98 km

236 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

30.5 km

22.3 km

3.92 km

866 m

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 1 September

31°C

22°C

19 %

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