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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Kohl Center

Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Kohl Center

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4.6

(9629)

19,192

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Kohl Center

01:13

30.3km

120m

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: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 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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2.36 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Highlight • Structure

The first bike counter I saw was in Oklahoma City. This one has a cool meter to it.

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2.66 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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3.02 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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6.85 km

Channel Lock

Highlight • Structure

17.5 km

Lizard Effigy Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

On a small rock next to a tree at this spot is the Lizard Effigy Mound Marker. This marker offers information about the mound at this spot constructed by native peoples.

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21.4 km

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Birthplace of City of Monona. Built originally as a garage, this brick structure served from 1932 to 1952 as the
only neighborhood grocery.
Operated by early settler Ernie Ferchland,
the …

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

11.8 km

4.60 km

122 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

2.30 km

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Lower Monona Terrace