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Lake Mendota – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Dunn's Marsh Natural Area

Lake Mendota – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Dunn's Marsh Natural Area

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4.8

(1197)

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Lake Mendota – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Dunn's Marsh Natural Area

01:35

36.2km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 25.4 km for 366 m

After 27.4 km for 150 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.88 km

Brittingham Park Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Brittingham Park Path is a paved, multi-use path that cuts through Brittingham Park. A portion of the trail runs alongside Brittingham Bay and gives you great views of the water.

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10.7 km

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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14.5 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight (Segment) • 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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15.7 km

Miniature shrine

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On the side of the bike path, there's a - well, what exactly is it? a shrine? - made of little figurines, plants and other random items. Every time you pass, something will be different.

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21.9 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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36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

6.53 km

1.96 km

580 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

8.70 km

244 m

203 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Lake Mendota – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Dunn's Marsh Natural Area

Brittingham Park Path

Lake Mendota

Glenway Woods

Miniature shrine

Military Ridge State Trail

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