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Glenway Woods – Capital City State Trail loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

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Glenway Woods – Capital City State Trail loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

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(2100)

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Glenway Woods – Capital City State Trail loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

02:42

45.5km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. 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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3.02 km

Dunn's Marsh

Highlight • Lake

Dunn's Marsh is a sizable body of water in the middle of Dawley Conservancy Park. It's right off the side of the Cannonball Path on one side and the Capital City State Trail on the other side.

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8.65 km

Glenway Woods

Highlight • Forest

Glenway Woods is a beautiful, yet somewhat hidden, gem that spans over 10 acres of land. Although it doesn't currently have a park classification, locals have created a few mountain …

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14.2 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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15.2 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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21.7 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved trail that travels for over nine miles through Capital Springs State Recreation Area (Dane County E-way) and connects with other trails in and around Madison.

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25.7 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

29.2 km

Longford Pond

Lake

31.0 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved path that passes through the heart of the Dawley Conservancy Park. There is a lot of brush and overgrowth next to the …

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31.4 km

Dawley Conservancy Park is beautiful, covering 42 acres of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. There are walking trails, abundant wildlife, and active conservation efforts aimed at restoring native plant communities. The …

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33.9 km

University of Wisconsin Arboretum - Grady Tract

Highlight • Forest

The Arboretum has a rich network of trails through grasslands, forests and wetlands. It is designed to protect the landscape, wildlife habitat and ecosystem. A wonderful place, especially in autumn!

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39.5 km

Wingra Creek

Lake

45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

1.61 km

397 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

7.52 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Glenway Woods – Capital City State Trail loop from University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Dunn's Marsh

Glenway Woods

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Capital City State Trail

Capital City State Trail

Dawley Conservancy Park

University of Wisconsin Arboretum - Grady Tract

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