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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

01:09

18.6km

130m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.18 km for 98 m

After 13.4 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

Spring Harbor Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spring Harbor Beach is a 1.44-acre park on Lake Mendota that is open from 4 am to 10 pm. This park has public restrooms and drinking water available.

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4.60 km

It is named after Black Hawk, a famous Sauk leader who fought against the United States in the Black Hawk War of 1832. The cave is said to have been used by Black Hawk and his warriors as a hiding place during the war. The cave is about 100 feet long and 20 feet wide.

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4.87 km

Wally Bauman Woods

Highlight • Forest

This small patch of woods sits right along the Southwest Commuter Path in Madison. Stay on the gravel path and walk the hiking trails as the signs suggest—bikes can cause erosion in this sensitive area. Enjoy the trails winding around old oaks, giving you a chance to stretch your legs under the trees before hopping back on your bike.

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7.75 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge that takes you over Willow Creek. The bridge is part of Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.

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7.79 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).

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9.23 km

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

Highlight • Forest

John Muir Park, also known as Muir Woods, is a 7-acre patch of forest in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. John Muir, the famed naturalist, once lived across the street from what is now this preserve at North Hall.

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11.8 km

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Whether you're seeking a quiet reading spot under a shady tree or a relaxing picnic by the lake, the preserve offers a tranquil refuge from the city's hustle and bustle. From wetlands and marshes to meadows and forests, the preserve boasts a variety of ecosystems teeming with life.

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13.4 km

Raymer's Cove

Highlight • Beach

Raymer's Cove was once a popular swimming spot for Madisonians. Although swimming is not allowed due to erosion and water quality concerns, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy at Rhymer's Cove. Picnicking, birdwatching, and kayaking are all popular options.

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.17 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

4.78 km

1.61 km

451 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 15 August

28°C

18°C

30 %

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

Spring Harbor Beach

Black Hawk's Cave

Wally Bauman Woods

Bridge - University Bay

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Raymer's Cove

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