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Lake Wingra – Lake Wingra loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

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Lake Wingra – Lake Wingra loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

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Lake Wingra – Lake Wingra loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

01:06

10.2km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Parking

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2.20 km

Lake Wingra

Highlight • Lake

Lake Wingra is a spring-fed lake surrounded by multi-use paths and trail networks, with the Lake Wingra Recreation Loop being one of the more popular routes. It's a fishable lake with Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

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2.84 km

B-Cycle ~ Vilas Park @ Arboretum

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Vilas Park @ Arboretum

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3.46 km

Vilas Park Beach

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One of Madison's oldest parks, dating back to 1906. Henry Vilas, an influential politician, donated the land and championed public parks for all. The park houses the Henry Vilas Zoo, one of the few free zoos in North America.

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3.80 km

Vilas Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Located within Henry Vilas Park, Vilas Lagoon is a colourful sight of blues and greens, perfect for passing by on a local ride through the park.

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3.96 km

Lake Wingra

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5.84 km

Ho Nee Um Pond

Highlight • Lake

Ho Nee Um Pond is a manmade lagoon built in 1938 and is attached to Lake Wingra. It has a lush green area around it and lots of cat tails to provide a habitat for critters.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

2.46 km

1.43 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.67 km

1.43 km

1.25 km

512 m

304 m

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Lake Wingra – Lake Wingra loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Lake Wingra

B-Cycle ~ Vilas Park @ Arboretum

Vilas Park Beach

Vilas Lagoon

Lake Wingra

Ho Nee Um Pond

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