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Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

01:52

7.31km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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451 m

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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2.02 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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5.55 km

Brittingham Park Path

Highlight • Trail

The Brittingham Park Path is a paved, multi-use path that cuts through Brittingham Park. A portion of the trail runs alongside Brittingham Bay and gives you great views of the water.

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5.57 km

Brittingham Bay

Highlight • Lake

Brittingham Bay is a stunning location that offers many opportunities for outdoor water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and paddleboating. The small bay is a good place for relaxing on the …

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7.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

608 m

604 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 17 July

32°C

22°C

67 %

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Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

Monona Terrace View

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Brittingham Park Path

Brittingham Bay

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