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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

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4.8

(8073)

11,354

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

01:43

29.6km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

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2.53 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).

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4.27 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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4.39 km

Chazen Museum of Art

Highlight • Monument

The Chazen Museum of Art is a free museum on the campus of the University of Wisconsin- Madison. The museum's collection has over 20,000 artworks.

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4.74 km

Library Mall and Hagenah Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This is the convergence point of Madison and the University of Wisconsin. The main attraction is the Hagenah Fountain, installed in 1958 and named after William Hagenah, a corporate executive, donor, and board chair for the UW Foundation.

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6.73 km

James Madison Beach (James Madison Park)

Highlight • Beach

James Madison Beach, also known as James Madison Park, is a park along Lake Mendota that has access to the water, picnic tables, and a playground.

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9.18 km

Tenney Park Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Tenney Park Lagoon sits at the border of Lake Mendota, offering picturesque views with charming bridges that connect the trails with the little island in the middle of the park, …

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22.5 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.6 km

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved multi-use path open year-round. A state trail pass is required to bike the nine-mile portion of the trail that passes through …

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

3.12 km

2.07 km

2.04 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

3.70 km

1.16 km

251 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Lake Mendota

Chazen Museum of Art

Library Mall and Hagenah Fountain

James Madison Beach (James Madison Park)

Tenney Park Lagoon

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

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