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Lakeshore Nature Preserve – University Bay Hub

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Lakeshore Nature Preserve – University Bay Hub

Name: Lakeshore Nature Preserve – University Bay Hub
Rating: 2

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Location: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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Best Hikes to Lakeshore Nature Preserve – University Bay Hub

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1. Lake Mendota – Picnic Point Mound Group loop from Shorewood

2.85km

00:43

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lake Mendota – Picnic Point Mound Group loop from Shorewood

2.68km

00:41

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Picnic Point Mound Group – Howard Temin Path loop from State-Langdon

10.5km

02:41

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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UrbanExolorer_Mando

May 29, 2025

Major hub for Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Direct access to Bicore Prarie, Picnic Point, Howard Temin Path, Young Farmhouse, 1918 Marsh, Big Oak Trail, Angler’s Cove (Second Frautchi Point), Frautschi Point, Raymer’s Cove, Garrett’s Cove, Bambi’s Pad, and Eagle Heights Effigy Mounds. Parking is paid except for certain hours. Has a bike rack & bus stop. No public restrooms. Close access to trails & the University. Parking garage & other university lots nearby. Parking at Frautschi Point & Raymer’s Cove are free. Preserve is open 4AM-10PM. Howard Temin doesn’t close.

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Location: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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Lakeshore Nature Preserve – University Bay Hub

1. Lake Mendota – Picnic Point Mound Group loop from Shorewood

2. Lake Mendota – Picnic Point Mound Group loop from Shorewood

3. Picnic Point Mound Group – Howard Temin Path loop from State-Langdon

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