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Lake Wingra – Capital City State Trail loop from Whitney & Gilbert (NB)

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Lake Wingra – Capital City State Trail loop from Whitney & Gilbert (NB)

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3.4

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Lake Wingra – Capital City State Trail loop from Whitney & Gilbert (NB)

01:52

35.0km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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6.25 km

University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

The University of Wisconsin Arboretum has over 17 miles of trails through woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. You're likely to spot some birds or other small wildlife along your ride.

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8.03 km

Lake Wingra

Highlight • Lake

Lake Wingra is a spring-fed lake surrounded by multi-use paths and trail networks, with the Lake Wingra Recreation Loop being one of the more popular routes. It's a fishable lake with Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

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11.9 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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11.9 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

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11.9 km

Monona Terrace View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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13.5 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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14.4 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

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21.3 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- E-Way Unit

Nature Reserve

30.4 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved path that passes through the heart of the Dawley Conservancy Park. There is a lot of brush and overgrowth next to the …

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

5.14 km

1.79 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

15°C

18 %

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University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Lake Wingra

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Monona Terrace View

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Capital City State Trail

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