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Wisconsin State Capitol – Lake Mendota loop from Madison

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Wisconsin State Capitol – Lake Mendota loop from Madison

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Wisconsin State Capitol – Lake Mendota loop from Madison

01:00

9.67km

60m

Running

Moderate run. 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 22, 2026

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1.27 km

Wisconsin State Capitol

Highlight • Monument

The State Capitol building is the home to both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Office of the Governor. The building was constructed in 1917 and is the tallest building in Madison.

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2.64 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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2.97 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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3.41 km

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

Highlight • Forest

John Muir Park, also known as Muir Woods, is a 7-acre patch of forest in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. John Muir, the famed naturalist, …

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4.89 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge that takes you over Willow Creek. The bridge is part of Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.

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9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

234 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

1.77 km

1.72 km

386 m

164 m

< 100 m

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