Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from University of Wisconsin-Madison

01:41

28.4km

160m

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: September 10, 2026

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731 m

Wally Bauman Woods

Highlight • Forest

This small patch of woods sits right along the Southwest Commuter Path in Madison. Stay on the gravel path and walk the hiking trails as the signs suggest—bikes can cause …

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3.52 km

Spring Harbor Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spring Harbor Beach is a 1.44-acre park on Lake Mendota that is open from 4 am to 10 pm. This park has public restrooms and drinking water available.

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13.7 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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15.4 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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15.9 km

Library Mall and Hagenah Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This is the convergence point of Madison and the University of Wisconsin. The main attraction is the Hagenah Fountain, installed in 1958 and named after William Hagenah, a corporate executive, donor, and board chair for the UW Foundation.

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24.3 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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26.2 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge that takes you over Willow Creek. The bridge is part of Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.

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27.3 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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