Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

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Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

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Glenway Woods – Lake Mendota loop from Owen Conservation Park

02:41

45.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.4 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.9 km

Ice Age Trail Junction Area

Nature Reserve

14.7 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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20.0 km

Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Highlight • MTB Park

Great hub for bicycles. Challenging mountain bike & gravel riding nearby as well as major state trails & rustic roads. Free parking, public restrooms, drinking water, and shelter.

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27.9 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight • 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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33.4 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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37.1 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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37.5 km

Muir Woods

Forest

38.9 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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