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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison

05:23

90.8km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Parking

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2.02 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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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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2.99 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

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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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4.16 km

T. Wall Enterprises Rest Area & Repairistan Bike Station

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Repairstan bike station also.

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84.9 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

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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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87.8 km

Yahara River

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The Yahara River flows 62 miles through Madison's four lakes across Dane County to the Rock River. This is the short stretch between Lake Mendota and Lake Monoana where there …

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90.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

27.5 km

26.0 km

128 m

Surfaces

75.2 km

15.0 km

626 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Sunday 7 June

28°C

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25 %

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

T. Wall Enterprises Rest Area & Repairistan Bike Station

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Yahara River

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