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The Turtle Watch Bridge – Ice Age Trail Junction Area loop from Mount Horeb

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The Turtle Watch Bridge – Ice Age Trail Junction Area loop from Mount Horeb

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The Turtle Watch Bridge – Ice Age Trail Junction Area loop from Mount Horeb

03:12

51.2km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

10.3 km

The Riley Tavern

Highlight • Pub

A nice tavern right off the bike trail. During weekends they have a large outdoor seating area.

Tip by

2

10.5 km

Military Ridge State Trail - Riley Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Educational material, free library, porta potty, seating, free parking

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3

11.0 km

The Turtle Watch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

On the bridge right before (if you're riding west) or after (heading east) Riley, stop at this bridge and watch the turtles. You can usually find dozens of them, starting in April and extending into the fall.

Tip by

4

25.2 km

Ice Age Trail Junction Area

Highlight • Trail

The segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that runs through Janesville allows both cyclists and hikers to use the trail. Throughout Wisconsin most of this 1,200-mile trail is designated for hikers but biking is allowed in Janesville.

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5

26.8 km

Ice Age Trail Junction Area

Highlight • Trail

This is where the Southwest Commuter Path meets the Ice Age National Scenic Trail on Madison’s edge. It’s a great spot to break up your ride if you want to …

Tip by

6

51.2 km

Military Ridge State Trail Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Good access to the trail with parking, facilities, an overhead shelter, and plenty of restaurants and brew pubs nearby.

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B

51.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

17.6 km

5.49 km

1.75 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

22.9 km

1.31 km

746 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

11°C

4°C

76 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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