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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Fitchburg

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Fitchburg

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Monona Terrace View – Monona Terrace Rooftop loop from Fitchburg

01:22

23.3km

60m

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: July 20, 2026

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7.17 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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10.2 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

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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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11.8 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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11.8 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

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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 cool down. If you have the time, checking out the rooftop gardens is definitely worth it.

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11.9 km

Capital City State Trail at Monona Terrace

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved multi-use path open year-round. A state trail pass is required to bike the nine-mile portion of the trail that passes through the Capital Springs E-way south of Madison between Verona Road and Nob Hill near Industrial Drive, but the remainder is free to access.

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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

6.84 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 23 July

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