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Capital City State Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Gorman Wayside

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Capital City State Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Gorman Wayside

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Capital City State Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Gorman Wayside

01:22

22.9km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 20, 2026

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5.49 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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5.74 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

9.23 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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9.80 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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11.7 km

Lussier Family Heritage Center and Lake Farm Campground, Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Campground, right off capital city trail, nearby bike hub & public parking.

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13.0 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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14.1 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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16.7 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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22.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

264 m

191 m

131 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

1.47 km

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Thursday 30 July

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Capital City State Trail – Capital City State Trail loop from Gorman Wayside

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Capital City State Trail

Capital City State Trail

Lussier Family Heritage Center and Lake Farm Campground, Capital Springs State Recreation Area

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Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

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