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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

01:32

14.8km

50m

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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3.79 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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5.48 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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7.32 km

West Lakeside Street Bridge

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Nice wooden bridge that takes you over the train line that cuts across West Lakeside Street. It is a popular route for cyclists, walkers, and runners, so make sure you are respectful of other trails users.

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9.24 km

Brittingham Park Path

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The Brittingham Park Path is a paved, multi-use path that cuts through Brittingham Park. A portion of the trail runs alongside Brittingham Bay and gives you great views of the water.

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11.0 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

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Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

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11.0 km

Monona Terrace View

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If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

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11.1 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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13.9 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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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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13.8 km

682 m

248 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

6.79 km

235 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

West Lakeside Street Bridge

Brittingham Park Path

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Monona Terrace View

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Yahara River

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