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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

00:49

7.67km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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: May 28, 2026

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Parking

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1.26 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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2.95 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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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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6.62 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

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6.62 km

Monona Terrace View

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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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6.66 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

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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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7.46 km

Wisconsin State Capitol

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The State Capitol building is the home to both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Office of the Governor. The building was constructed in 1917 and is the tallest building in Madison.

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7.67 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

1.18 km

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

2.85 km

121 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Monona Terrace View

Monona Terrace Rooftop

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