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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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2.9

(17)

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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

02:27

23.4km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

Yahara River Pathway

Highlight • Trail

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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5.90 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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7.72 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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8.79 km

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Whether you're seeking a quiet reading spot under a shady tree or a relaxing picnic by the lake, the preserve offers a tranquil refuge from the city's hustle and bustle. …

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10.2 km

Lake Mendota

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mendota is one of the most fascinating lakes in the city of Madison. You can play various sports on its waters or take a walk along the lakefront.

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11.3 km

Caretaker's Woods

Forest

16.7 km

Bascom Hill and Abraham Lincoln Statue

Highlight • Monument

Bascom Hill is considered the center of University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. It is surrounded by university buildings and topped of by Bascom Hall and a statue of President Abraham Lincoln.

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18.9 km

James Madison Beach

Beach

20.7 km

Yahara River Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Yahara River Bike Path is anchored by Tenney Park on the Lake Mendota side and the Capital City Trail on the other. It traverses the Yahara River Parkway and …

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22.3 km

Yahara River

Highlight • River

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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

1.52 km

1.19 km

554 m

457 m

288 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

8.14 km

2.86 km

1.18 km

978 m

489 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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Lake Mendota

Bridge - University Bay

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Lake Mendota

Bascom Hill and Abraham Lincoln Statue

Yahara River Bike Path

Yahara River

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