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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Starkweather Uplands

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Starkweather Uplands

Hard

3.5

(10)

runners

Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Starkweather Uplands

01:45

16.6km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 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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7.14 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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8.12 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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10.7 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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10.7 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.

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10.7 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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14.6 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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15.7 km

Olbrich Park

Highlight • Natural

Explore Olbrich Park's scenic beauty with its stunning botanical gardens, Thai Pavilion, and serene Lake Monona. Enjoy walking trails, picnic areas, and diverse recreational facilities.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

2.07 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

8.72 km

6.94 km

736 m

149 m

121 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

26°C

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