Monona Terrace View – Olin Turville Park Trailhead loop from Breese Stevens Field

Hiking trails & Routes

Dane County

Madison

Monona Terrace View – Olin Turville Park Trailhead loop from Breese Stevens Field

Moderate

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Monona Terrace View – Olin Turville Park Trailhead loop from Breese Stevens Field

04:28

17.5km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 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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3.81 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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4.78 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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5.05 km

Olin Turville Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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

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16.1 km

Atwood Creamery

Highlight • Cafe

Small locally owned ice cream parlor right off Jackson St, Atwood Ave, and Capital City State Trail. Quaint patio & plaza nearby. Perfect place for a stop.

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.12 km

710 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

6.12 km