Picnic Point Mound Group – Howard Temin Path loop from Madison

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Picnic Point Mound Group – Howard Temin Path loop from Madison

Moderate

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Picnic Point Mound Group – Howard Temin Path loop from Madison

02:19

9.14km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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2.24 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge that takes you over Willow Creek. The bridge is part of Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.

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2.26 km

This path is dedicated to the memory of
HOWARD M. TEMIN
1934- 1994
Distinguished Professor of Oncology (1960-1994)
Eminent Virologist at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison …

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3.76 km

Picnic Point Mound Group

Highlight • Historical Site

Around 2,000 years ago, local inhabitants initiated the burial of their dead in the sacred mounds that scatter across the Point. At one time, Picnic Point boasted seven mounds, but …

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4.58 km

Picnic Point Lake Mendota Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.60 km

Ebling Family Circle, Picnic Point, UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Highlight • Monument

This circle
honors the memory of Elsie Iwen Ebling (1894-1981) who dedicated her life to her family and to the advancement of art.

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5.00 km

Sunset Beach at Picnic Point (UW Lakeshore Preserve)

Highlight • Beach

Multiple fire pits nearby. Bathrooms not too far off. No fishing or swimming allowed. Great hangout spot. Some seating available. Space for your own if you bring one.

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6.17 km

Howard Temin Path

Highlight • Trail

The Howard Temin Trail was named in 1998 after the UW-Madison professor of oncology and Nobel Prize winner. He was a frequent walker and lover of this trail.

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