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Lake Mendota – Dunn's Marsh loop from Madison East High School

Lake Mendota – Dunn's Marsh loop from Madison East High School

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Lake Mendota – Dunn's Marsh loop from Madison East High School

02:45

60.9km

290m

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: July 27, 2026

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6.86 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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11.8 km

Miniature shrine

Highlight • Structure

On the side of the bike path, there's a - well, what exactly is it? a shrine? - made of little figurines, plants and other random items. Every time you pass, something will be different.

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16.4 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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17.4 km

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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51.6 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Glenway Woods is a beautiful, yet somewhat hidden, gem that spans over 10 acres of land. Although it doesn't currently have a park classification, locals have created a few mountain …

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60.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

5.27 km

4.77 km

3.46 km

2.22 km

Surfaces

42.4 km

14.7 km

3.17 km

617 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

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Lake Mendota – Dunn's Marsh loop from Madison East High School

Lake Mendota

Miniature shrine

Dunn's Marsh

Dawley Conservancy Park

Glenway Woods

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