Things to Do around Monona

Monona offers opportunities for Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features more than 20 routes, with over 9,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.55 stars.

Woodland Park provides forested, hilly terrain for hikers. Edna Taylor Conservation Park and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center offer trails through wetlands, woods, and prairies. More options are available in the Hiking around Monona guide.

Monona offers easy hiking options, particularly on paved paths like sections of the Monona Lake Loop, suitable for casual walks. The Aldo Leopold Nature Center also features accessible trails through diverse natural settings. For specific routes, consult the Easy hikes around Monona guide.

The Monona Lake Loop is a prominent cycling route, offering 13 miles (21 km) of paved paths around Lake Monona. The Lower Yahara River Trail also provides a scenic off-road connection with a boardwalk bridge. Find more routes in the Cycling around Monona guide.

While Monona is known for its paved cycling paths, Woodland Park offers more challenging, hilly terrain that can be suitable for mountain biking. For specific routes and conditions, refer to the MTB Trails around Monona guide.

Many of Monona's paved paths, such as the Monona Lake Loop, are suitable for families. The Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservation Park offer trails that are generally accessible and provide opportunities for nature observation. These areas are suitable for various age groups.

Monona features Lake Monona with over 4 miles (6.5 km) of shoreline, wetlands, and forested areas like Woodland Park. Edna Taylor Conservation Park includes ponds, prairies, and giant oak groves, while the Aldo Leopold Nature Center showcases wetlands, woods, and open prairie.

Generally, permits are not required for hiking on public trails and in parks within Monona. Access to areas like Woodland Park, Edna Taylor Conservation Park, and the Monona Lake Loop is typically free and open to the public.

Monona's outdoor routes are highly rated on komoot, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 400 ratings. Over 9,000 visitors have explored the region's 28 available routes.

Komoot offers several guides for Monona, including Hiking around Monona, Running Trails around Monona, and Cycling around Monona. There are also guides for easy hikes, road cycling, and MTB trails.

The official website for the City of Monona, Wisconsin, is mononawi.gov. The general phone number for the city is 608-222-2525.

Monona provides several jogging trails, with the Monona Lake Loop being a popular choice due to its 13 miles (21 km) of paved paths. Other parks and natural areas also offer suitable routes for jogging. More information is available in the Running Trails around Monona guide.

The Monona Lake Loop is a 13-mile (21 km) network of paved paths that encircles Lake Monona. It offers scenic views of the lake and city skyline, passing through neighborhoods and parks, and is popular for cycling, walking, and running.