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Dawley Conservancy Park – Capital City State Trail loop from Dawley Conservancy Park

Dawley Conservancy Park – Capital City State Trail loop from Dawley Conservancy Park

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5,221

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Dawley Conservancy Park – Capital City State Trail loop from Dawley Conservancy Park

01:20

31.8km

160m

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: May 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.73 km

Dawley Conservancy Park

Highlight • Trail

Dawley Conservancy Park is beautiful, covering 42 acres of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. There are walking trails, abundant wildlife, and active conservation efforts aimed at restoring native plant communities. The …

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8.58 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Highlight • Trail

This area, nearly 2,500 acres in size, offers activities like cross-country skiing, hiking, running, biking snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and camping. It is made up of two separate sections: …

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11.2 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

Highlight • Natural

The E-Way Unit of Capital Springs State Recreation Area features 625 acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands, providing a vital corridor for wildlife and outdoor recreation. There are miles of …

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12.1 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved trail that travels for over nine miles through Capital Springs State Recreation Area (Dane County E-way) and connects with other trails in and around Madison.

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19.0 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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20.0 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Highlight • Structure

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

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21.0 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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25.3 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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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

693 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

5.22 km

228 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

23°C

14°C

95 %

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Dawley Conservancy Park – Capital City State Trail loop from Dawley Conservancy Park

Dawley Conservancy Park

Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

Capital City State Trail

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Brittingham Park Path

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