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Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

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Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

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Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

02:41

45.5km

250m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.6 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.9 km

Ice Age Trail Junction Area

Nature Reserve

14.7 km

Ice Age Trail Junction Area

Highlight • Trail

The segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that runs through Janesville allows both cyclists and hikers to use the trail. Throughout Wisconsin most of this 1,200-mile trail is designated for hikers but biking is allowed in Janesville.

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20.0 km

Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Highlight • MTB Park

Great hub for bicycles. Challenging mountain bike & gravel riding nearby as well as major state trails & rustic roads. Free parking, public restrooms, drinking water, and shelter.

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27.9 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 biking trails that wind through the densely wooded area. It's located along the Southwest Commuter Bike Path, providing a scenic route with a touch of nature shaded by the trees.

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33.4 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 cool down. If you have the time, checking out the rooftop gardens is definitely worth it.

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37.1 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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37.6 km

Muir Woods

Forest

39.0 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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45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

1.72 km

1.32 km

1.13 km

292 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

11.7 km

922 m

534 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

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Sunday 23 August

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Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

Ice Age Trail Junction Area

Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Glenway Woods

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Lake Mendota

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

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