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Lake Mendota – Monona Terrace View loop from Dane

Lake Mendota – Monona Terrace View loop from Dane

Moderate

4.6

(3280)

5,125

riders

Lake Mendota – Monona Terrace View loop from Dane

02:07

49.9km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 169 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.67 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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7.29 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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7.60 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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7.95 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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27.0 km

Channel Lock

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42.1 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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43.9 km

Brittingham Park Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Brittingham Park Path is a paved, multi-use path that cuts through Brittingham Park. A portion of the trail runs alongside Brittingham Bay and gives you great views of the water.

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49.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

5.60 km

3.27 km

1.95 km

557 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

10.4 km

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Lake Mendota – Monona Terrace View loop from Dane

Lake Mendota

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Lower Monona Terrace

Monona Terrace View

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Channel Lock

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Brittingham Park Path

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