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Black Hawk's Cave

Name: Black Hawk's Cave
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Location: Shorewood Hills, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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1. Lakeshore Nature Preserve – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Greater Sandburg

46.2km

02:47

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Middleton

45.4km

02:40

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Cedar Ridge

54.8km

03:15

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Scott

February 6, 2024

It is named after Black Hawk, a famous Sauk leader who fought against the United States in the Black Hawk War of 1832. The cave is said to have been used by Black Hawk and his warriors as a hiding place during the war. The cave is about 100 feet long and 20 feet wide.

Rav4HikerUrbanExolorer

June 19, 2025

Blackhawk Cave is a historically and culturally significant sandstone cave on the shore of Lake Mendota. However, it is completely inaccessible to the public. The entrance was permanently sealed with concrete and stone in the early 1960s for safety and preservation reasons, and it is located on private property.

Rav4HikerUrbanExolorer

June 19, 2025

Blackhawk's Cave is a well-known historical landmark located on the southern shore of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. It's a natural sandstone cave that holds a significant place in local folklore, though its popular story is more legend than historical fact.

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Location: Shorewood Hills, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Black Hawk's Cave

1. Lakeshore Nature Preserve – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Greater Sandburg

2. Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Middleton

3. Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Cedar Ridge

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