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

01:07

10.7km

50m

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: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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1.57 km

John Muir Park (Muir Woods)

Highlight • Forest

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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2.94 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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3.05 km

Bridge - University Bay

Highlight • Bridge

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

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4.12 km

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Whether you're seeking a quiet reading spot under a shady tree or a relaxing picnic by the lake, the preserve offers a tranquil refuge from the city's hustle and bustle. …

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4.67 km

Picnic Point Mound Group

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.48 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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7.08 km

Howard Temin Path

Highlight • Trail

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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

2.17 km

146 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.42 km