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Lake Wingra – Yahara River loop from Blooming Grove

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Lake Wingra – Yahara River loop from Blooming Grove

Easy

2.5

(26)

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Lake Wingra – Yahara River loop from Blooming Grove

01:59

33.1km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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16.7 km

Edgewood Forest

Highlight • Forest

Edgewood Forest is perfectly named, being on the edge of the water. It is a small strip of forest between the urban area and Lake Wingra. There is a paved …

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17.5 km

Lake Wingra is a spring-fed lake surrounded by multi-use paths and trail networks, with the Lake Wingra Recreation Loop being one of the more popular routes. It's a fishable lake with Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

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17.6 km

Vilas Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Located within Henry Vilas Park, Vilas Lagoon is a colourful sight of blues and greens, perfect for passing by on a local ride through the park.

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21.2 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.8 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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25.7 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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27.7 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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33.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

12.0 km

720 m

251 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

4.88 km

829 m

Elevation

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Lake Wingra – Yahara River loop from Blooming Grove

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Edgewood Forest

Lake Wingra

Vilas Lagoon

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Yahara River

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

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