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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Monona

Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Monona

Moderate

4.8

(7595)

17,601

riders

Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Monona

01:16

28.8km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.6 km for 61 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.97 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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8.89 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

14.6 km

Olin Turville Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Free parking, nearby bathrooms & boat launch as well as major bike trail.

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14.9 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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15.8 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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16.8 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Highlight • Structure

The first bike counter I saw was in Oklahoma City. This one has a cool meter to it.

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17.4 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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24.8 km

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

This space of more than 16 acres has an important number of gardens all with particular themes. You will thus find the only Thai pavilion and garden in all the continental United States.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

5.46 km

4.19 km

3.65 km

1.11 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

3.12 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Monona

Lower Yahara River Trail

Olin Turville Park Trailhead

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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