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Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Dane

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Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Dane

Easy

4.9

(5441)

8,091

riders

Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Dane

01:04

17.9km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.90 km

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Whether you're seeking a quiet reading spot under a shady tree or a relaxing picnic by the lake, the preserve offers a tranquil refuge from the city's hustle and bustle. …

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3.01 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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4.75 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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4.87 km

Chazen Museum of Art

Highlight • Monument

The Chazen Museum of Art is a free museum on the campus of the University of Wisconsin- Madison. The museum's collection has over 20,000 artworks.

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7.26 km

B-Cycle ~ Vilas Park @ Arboretum

Highlight • Cycleway

Vilas Park @ Arboretum

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9.69 km

University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

The University of Wisconsin Arboretum has over 17 miles of trails through woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. You're likely to spot some birds or other small wildlife along your ride.

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14.6 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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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

6.06 km

3.39 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

3.88 km

1.02 km

385 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Lake Mendota – Glenway Woods loop from Dane

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Lake Mendota

Chazen Museum of Art

B-Cycle ~ Vilas Park @ Arboretum

University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Glenway Woods

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