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Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Middleton

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Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Middleton

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Yahara River – Glenway Woods loop from Middleton

03:18

55.8km

290m

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: July 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.37 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).

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16.9 km

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

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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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17.2 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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20.1 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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22.1 km

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

This space of more than 16 acres has an important number of gardens all with particular themes. You will thus find the only Thai pavilion and garden in all the continental United States.

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27.2 km

Schluter Beach

Beach

36.3 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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37.2 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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42.8 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight • Forest

Glenway Woods is a beautiful, yet somewhat hidden, gem that spans over 10 acres of land. Although it doesn't currently have a park classification, locals have created a few mountain …

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50.8 km

Glen Oak Hills Park

Forest

55.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

14.4 km

2.55 km

1.99 km

129 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

11.8 km

1.17 km

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Friday 3 July

29°C

20°C

98 %

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Yahara River

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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