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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

Easy

4.6

(1418)

12,208

riders

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

01:11

19.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.25 km for 97 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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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2

4.60 km

Black Hawk's Cave

Highlight • Cave

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 …

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3

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 …

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4

5.30 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 …

Tip by

5

7.99 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

6

8.03 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).

Tip by

7

9.76 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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8

12.6 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. …

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B

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.46 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

4.84 km

1.97 km

488 m

< 100 m

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