Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Madison East High School

Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Madison East High School

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Monona Terrace View – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Madison East High School

01:53

42.9km

150m

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: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.03 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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4.64 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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5.60 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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6.56 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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13.5 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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29.1 km

Bench With View of Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop off on your bike Tour. There's a bench overlooking the water of Lake Monona. Very relaxing place to dig out your water bottles and watch the world go by.

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33.2 km

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Birthplace of City of Monona. Built originally as a garage, this brick structure served from 1932 to 1952 as the
only neighborhood grocery.
Operated by early settler Ernie Ferchland,
the …

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39.0 km

Lizard Effigy Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

On a small rock next to a tree at this spot is the Lizard Effigy Mound Marker. This marker offers information about the mound at this spot constructed by native peoples.

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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