Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Starkweather Uplands

Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Starkweather Uplands

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4.8

(8807)

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Starkweather Uplands

01:14

28.3km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.68 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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7.72 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

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7.72 km

If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

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8.33 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Highlight • Structure

The first bike counter I saw was in Oklahoma City. This one has a cool meter to it.

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9.29 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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10.3 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

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10.5 km

Olin Turville Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Free parking, nearby bathrooms & boat launch as well as major bike trail.

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17.4 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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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

4.19 km

2.64 km

1.05 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

3.67 km

1.57 km

Elevation

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Starkweather Uplands

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Monona Terrace View

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View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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