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Lizard Effigy Mound – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Heritage Sanctuary

Lizard Effigy Mound – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Heritage Sanctuary

Moderate

4.6

(1149)

14,170

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Lizard Effigy Mound – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Heritage Sanctuary

02:05

48.1km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.0 km for 184 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.41 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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16.0 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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20.1 km

Bench With View of Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop off on your bike Tour. There's a bench overlooking the water of Lake Monona. Very relaxing place to dig out your water bottles and watch the world go by.

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26.9 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

28.9 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

12.1 km

9.55 km

6.26 km

434 m

111 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

2.49 km

1.59 km

300 m

Elevation

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Lizard Effigy Mound – Lower Yahara River Trail loop from Heritage Sanctuary

Lizard Effigy Mound

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

Bench With View of Lake Monona

Lower Yahara River Trail

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