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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Alliant Energy Center

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Alliant Energy Center

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Alliant Energy Center

03:36

14.1km

40m

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: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.23 km

Olin Turville Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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

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3.49 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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4.53 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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6.10 km

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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6.10 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

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6.14 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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8.19 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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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.85 km

2.21 km

1.35 km

716 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

4.00 km

1.07 km

464 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Alliant Energy Center

Olin Turville Park Trailhead

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive