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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Capital Springs State Park

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United States

Wisconsin

Dane County

Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Capital Springs State Park

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3.1

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Capital Springs State Park

01:16

22.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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4.04 km

T. Wall Enterprises Rest Area & Repairistan Bike Station

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Repairstan bike station also.

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5.21 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

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At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

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5.38 km

Olin-Turville Park

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6.21 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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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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7.82 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

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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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10.7 km

Steensland Bridge

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11.5 km

Yahara River

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The Yahara River flows 62 miles through Madison's four lakes across Dane County to the Rock River. This is the short stretch between Lake Mendota and Lake Monoana where there …

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14.3 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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22.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

4.22 km

979 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

1.67 km

348 m

Elevation

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T. Wall Enterprises Rest Area & Repairistan Bike Station

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Olin-Turville Park

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Steensland Bridge

Yahara River

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

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