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Dunn's Marsh – Dawley Conservancy Park loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Dunn's Marsh – Dawley Conservancy Park loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

Moderate

4.6

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Dunn's Marsh – Dawley Conservancy Park loop from Quarry Ridge Recreation Area

02:10

48.6km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.69 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

12.4 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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13.5 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

Highlight • Natural

The E-Way Unit of Capital Springs State Recreation Area features 625 acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands, providing a vital corridor for wildlife and outdoor recreation. There are miles of …

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16.1 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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24.6 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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25.8 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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26.8 km

Dawley Conservancy Park

Highlight • Trail

Dawley Conservancy Park is beautiful, covering 42 acres of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. There are walking trails, abundant wildlife, and active conservation efforts aimed at restoring native plant communities. The …

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29.9 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail runs through Iowa and Dane counties to connect with Dodgeville and Madison. The trail goes by the way of an 1855 military route between …

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48.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

3.93 km

3.10 km

849 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

3.91 km

874 m

772 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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