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Lake Mendota – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Madison

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Lake Mendota – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Madison

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Lake Mendota – Howard Temin Lakeshore Path loop from Madison

01:06

10.6km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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1.15 km

Lake Mendota

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mendota formed around 15,000 years ago when glacial ice began to melt. It's very biodiverse, with over 34 common species of fish and 255 bird species.

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1.59 km

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

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John Muir Park, also known as Muir Woods, is a 7-acre patch of forest in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. John Muir, the famed naturalist, …

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2.96 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).

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3.06 km

Bridge - University Bay

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Nice bridge that takes you over Willow Creek. The bridge is part of Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.

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3.80 km

Howard Temin Path

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The Howard Temin Trail was named in 1998 after the UW-Madison professor of oncology and Nobel Prize winner. He was a frequent walker and lover of this trail.

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4.58 km

Picnic Point Mound Group

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Around 2,000 years ago, local inhabitants initiated the burial of their dead in the sacred mounds that scatter across the Point. At one time, Picnic Point boasted seven mounds, but …

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5.39 km

Lake Mendota

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mendota is one of the most fascinating lakes in the city of Madison. You can play various sports on its waters or take a walk along the lakefront.

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10.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

2.05 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

3.29 km

2.48 km

250 m

< 100 m

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Lake Mendota

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Bridge - University Bay

Howard Temin Path

Picnic Point Mound Group

Lake Mendota

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