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Lower Yahara River Trail – Lake Wingra loop from Barbers Bay

Lower Yahara River Trail – Lake Wingra loop from Barbers Bay

Moderate

3.4

(7)

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Lake Wingra loop from Barbers Bay

02:25

55.7km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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12.0 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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13.9 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

20.4 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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23.0 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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25.0 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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29.5 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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34.2 km

Nevin Springs State Fishery and Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

35.3 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Highlight • Trail

This area, nearly 2,500 acres in size, offers activities like cross-country skiing, hiking, running, biking snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and camping. It is made up of two separate sections: …

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37.9 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area - E-Way Unit

Highlight • Natural

The E-Way Unit of Capital Springs State Recreation Area features 625 acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlands, providing a vital corridor for wildlife and outdoor recreation. There are miles of …

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38.8 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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55.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

19.8 km

7.43 km

4.07 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.8 km

2.97 km

2.95 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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