Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

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Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

Easy

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hikers

Monona Terrace View – Brittingham Bay loop from Madison

01:53

7.34km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.38 km for 58 m

Closed: • October 13, 2025-August 31, 2027 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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122 m

View of the Wisconsin State Capitol

Highlight • Viewpoint

479 m

Monona Terrace View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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787 m

Lower Monona Terrace

Highlight • Cycleway

2.05 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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5.56 km

Brittingham Park Path

Highlight • Trail

The Brittingham Park Path is a paved, multi-use path that cuts through Brittingham Park. A portion of the trail runs alongside Brittingham Bay and gives you great views of the water.

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5.59 km

Brittingham Bay

Highlight • Lake

Brittingham Bay is a stunning location that offers many opportunities for outdoor water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and paddleboating. The small bay is a good place for relaxing on the …

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