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Wingra Creek – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

Wingra Creek – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

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4.6

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Wingra Creek – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

02:14

43.4km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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678 m

Wingra Creek

Highlight • River

Wingra Creek is a picturesque waterway connecting Lake Wingra to Lake Monona through a lovely green corridor. Historically, it was modified for drainage and boat access, but today, it is …

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2.10 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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3.06 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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3.67 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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8.06 km

Bird Effigy Mound

Highlight • Monument

Effigy Mound at Madison's Burrows Park sweeps 128 feet wide in the shape of a symbolic bird. Constructed by Wisconsin's ancient Mound Builders between 700-1200 A.D., the mound pays respect to important air spirits.

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24.5 km

Channel Lock

Highlight • Structure

24.9 km

Tenney Park Lagoon

Lake

25.7 km

Yahara River

Lake

33.2 km

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Birthplace of City of Monona. Built originally as a garage, this brick structure served from 1932 to 1952 as the
only neighborhood grocery.
Operated by early settler Ernie Ferchland,
the …

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41.2 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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43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

15.8 km

5.54 km

345 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

7.50 km

1.87 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Wingra Creek – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

Wingra Creek

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Monona Terrace View

Bird Effigy Mound

Channel Lock

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

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