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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Whitney & Gilbert (NB)

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Whitney & Gilbert (NB)

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Whitney & Gilbert (NB)

02:37

43.1km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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4.23 km

Dunn's Marsh

Highlight • Lake

Dunn's Marsh is a sizable body of water in the middle of Dawley Conservancy Park. It's right off the side of the Cannonball Path on one side and the Capital City State Trail on the other side.

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5.34 km

University of Wisconsin Arboretum - Grady Tract

Highlight • Forest

The Arboretum has a rich network of trails through grasslands, forests and wetlands. It is designed to protect the landscape, wildlife habitat and ecosystem. A wonderful place, especially in autumn!

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6.51 km

Longford Pond

Lake

10.1 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

13.6 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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16.1 km

Lussier Family Heritage Center and Lake Farm Campground, Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Campground, right off capital city trail, nearby bike hub & public parking.

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24.0 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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25.7 km

William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park

Highlight • Trail

Recognized for its cultural importance, the area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated the Lake Farms Archaeological District in 1980. Explore the park's scenic trails, …

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31.9 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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38.4 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved path that passes through the heart of the Dawley Conservancy Park. There is a lot of brush and overgrowth next to the …

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38.9 km

Dawley Conservancy Park

Nature Reserve

43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

8.66 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

2.95 km

1.30 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Dunn's Marsh

University of Wisconsin Arboretum - Grady Tract

Capital City State Trail

Lussier Family Heritage Center and Lake Farm Campground, Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Lower Yahara River Trail

William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park

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