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Wingra Creek – Lake Wingra loop from Madison

Wingra Creek – Lake Wingra loop from Madison

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4.7

(3735)

7,784

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Wingra Creek – Lake Wingra loop from Madison

00:50

19.8km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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After 10.1 km for 93 m

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4.29 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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5.30 km

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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7.85 km

Lake Wingra is a spring-fed lake surrounded by multi-use paths and trail networks, with the Lake Wingra Recreation Loop being one of the more popular routes. It's a fishable lake with Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

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9.63 km

University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

The University of Wisconsin Arboretum has over 17 miles of trails through woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. You're likely to spot some birds or other small wildlife along your ride.

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9.82 km

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

17 miles (27 km) of trails lead through the Arboretum. They take you through diverse natural areas: woodlands, savannas, prairies, wetlands and gardens. There's a huge amount of diversity here.

The grounds are open from 4am until 10pm daily.

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10.1 km

Wingra Woods Effigy Mounds

Highlight • Historical Site

19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

8.04 km

3.27 km

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

4.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

28°C

17°C

25 %

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Wingra Creek – Lake Wingra loop from Madison

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Wingra Creek

Lake Wingra

University of Wisconsin Arboretum

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Wingra Woods Effigy Mounds

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