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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Monona

Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Monona

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4.6

(4139)

17,593

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Monona

00:33

13.6km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 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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5.17 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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6.13 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

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The first bike counter I saw was in Oklahoma City. This one has a cool meter to it.

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6.41 km

Law Park

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Nice resting point. Great views. Directly off path. Plenty of benches.

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6.43 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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6.74 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

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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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6.78 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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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

4.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

751 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

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Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

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