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Lake Mendota – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

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Lake Mendota – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

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Lake Mendota – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

01:08

18.7km

90m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 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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7.39 km

Willow Creek Woods

Forest

9.03 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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9.49 km

Library Mall and Hagenah Fountain

Highlight • Monument

This is the convergence point of Madison and the University of Wisconsin. The main attraction is the Hagenah Fountain, installed in 1958 and named after William Hagenah, a corporate executive, donor, and board chair for the UW Foundation.

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10.0 km

Chazen Museum of Art

Highlight • Monument

The Chazen Museum of Art is a free museum on the campus of the University of Wisconsin- Madison. The museum's collection has over 20,000 artworks.

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13.0 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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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.73 km

2.68 km

455 m

181 m

137 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

3.00 km

2.12 km

722 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 7 June

28°C

17°C

29 %

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Lake Mendota – Lakeshore Nature Preserve loop from Tiedeman Pond Conservancy

Spring Harbor Beach

Lake Mendota

Library Mall and Hagenah Fountain

Chazen Museum of Art

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

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