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Military Ridge State Trail – Lake Mendota loop from Madison

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Military Ridge State Trail – Lake Mendota loop from Madison

Easy

3.4

(20)

58

riders

Military Ridge State Trail – Lake Mendota loop from Madison

01:16

28.9km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.63 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Glenway Woods is a beautiful, yet somewhat hidden, gem that spans over 10 acres of land. Although it doesn't currently have a park classification, locals have created a few mountain …

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2

11.0 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail runs through Iowa and Dane counties to connect with Dodgeville and Madison. The trail goes by the way of an 1855 military route between …

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19.0 km

Arrowhead East Pond

Lake

4

22.9 km

Miniature shrine

Highlight • Structure

On the side of the bike path, there's a - well, what exactly is it? a shrine? - made of little figurines, plants and other random items. Every time you pass, something will be different.

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5

27.9 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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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

748 m

365 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

9.92 km

157 m

< 100 m

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