Lake Mendota – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Madison

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Lake Mendota – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Madison

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Lake Mendota – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Madison

01:02

17.0km

110m

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: August 4, 2026

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1.08 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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1.19 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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2.86 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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2.97 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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4.04 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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8.08 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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10.7 km

Black Hawk's Cave

Highlight • Cave

It is named after Black Hawk, a famous Sauk leader who fought against the United States in the Black Hawk War of 1832. The cave is said to have been …

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11.0 km

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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