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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

Hard

5.0

(5409)

15,112

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

02:17

20.7km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.18 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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2.84 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

4.80 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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6.42 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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9.01 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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10.1 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

10.3 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Acquired in 1876, this is the oldest of all the managed lands in the area, initially used as a fish hatchery. The property is known for its natural springs, with a total of 14 different springs.

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14.0 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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15.1 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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20.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

7.84 km

Surfaces

16.9 km

2.95 km

546 m

292 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Hog Island

Lower Yahara River Trail

Capital City State Trail

Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Capital City State Trail

Capital City State Trail

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