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Monona Terrace View – Yahara River loop from Dane

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Monona Terrace View – Yahara River loop from Dane

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3.0

(10)

77

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Monona Terrace View – Yahara River loop from Dane

00:52

15.1km

50m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.48 km

Madison B-Cycle Counter at Brittingham Park

Highlight • Cycleway

2

4.57 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

4.61 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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4

7.76 km

Yahara River

Highlight • River

The Yahara River flows 62 miles through Madison's four lakes across Dane County to the Rock River. This is the short stretch between Lake Mendota and Lake Monoana where there …

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5

10.5 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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6

14.5 km

Harrison Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

5.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

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