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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

02:25

22.1km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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1.01 km

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved multi-use path open year-round. A state trail pass is required to bike the nine-mile portion of the trail that passes through …

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2.70 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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9.44 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

11.1 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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18.4 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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21.0 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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21.0 km

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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21.0 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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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

7.48 km

619 m

147 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

2.69 km

1.30 km

208 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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17°C

54 %

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Madison

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Lower Yahara River Trail

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