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Capital City State Trail – Glenway Woods loop from Madison

Capital City State Trail – Glenway Woods loop from Madison

Hard

4.9

(4233)

11,551

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Capital City State Trail – Glenway Woods loop from Madison

05:01

97.9km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.5 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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870 m

Lake Mendota

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mendota formed around 15,000 years ago when glacial ice began to melt. It's very biodiverse, with over 34 common species of fish and 255 bird species.

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4.10 km

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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5.74 km

Southwest Commuter Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The 5.6-mile Southwest Commuter Path, also called the Southwest Commuter Path, connects Brittingham Park on Lake Monona to the Capital City State Trail at Arrowhead Park in Fitchburg. It is …

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13.5 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail runs through Iowa and Dane counties to connect with Dodgeville and Madison. The trail goes by the way of an 1855 military route between …

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49.5 km

Blue Mound State Park

Nature Reserve

85.2 km

Goose Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled among the beautiful Military Ridge State Trail, Goose Lake's calm waters mirror the stunning surroundings, creating a picturesque scene for a picture-perfect backdrop. It's a lovely spot to capture …

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89.3 km

Dawley Conservancy Park

Nature Reserve

89.4 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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94.3 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight • Forest

Glenway Woods is a beautiful, yet somewhat hidden, gem that spans over 10 acres of land. Although it doesn't currently have a park classification, locals have created a few mountain …

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97.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

41.7 km

6.60 km

4.02 km

3.27 km

236 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

32.9 km

19.3 km

4.04 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 16 August

29°C

19°C

43 %

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Lake Wingra

Southwest Commuter Path

Military Ridge State Trail

Goose Lake

Capital City State Trail

Glenway Woods

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