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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

02:47

45.2km

250m

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: May 30, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.62 km for 107 m

After 28.8 km for 247 m

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Bus stop

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5.15 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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5.67 km

Muir Woods

Forest

7.04 km

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

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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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8.22 km

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

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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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10.0 km

Wally Bauman Woods

Forest

18.5 km

Pheasant Branch–Hwy 12 Trail Junction

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Great Cyclist Junction. Pheasant Branch-Hwy 12 Junction connects North & South Fork to Pheasant Branch Corridor & Hwy 12 path. Local businesses nearby. Great resting point.

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19.9 km

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail

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The Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail is a fairly short path (~1.4 miles total) that is paved and follows the creek pretty much the whole time. This path can be …

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22.1 km

Pheasant Branch Creek

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Pheasant Branch Creek is located near Madison and feeds into Lake Mendota’s northwest side. It’s not a very large creek, but there is a popular natural area surrounded by nice …

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24.9 km

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

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The Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a 160-acre preserve that is also part of the Pheasant Branch Watershed. There are a bunch of different singletrack and wide, smooth trails on the …

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43.5 km

Yahara River

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The Yahara River flows 62 miles through Madison's four lakes across Dane County to the Rock River. This is the short stretch between Lake Mendota and Lake Monoana where there …

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

10.7 km

7.42 km

1.84 km

105 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

11.1 km

5.43 km

1.25 km

451 m

Elevation

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Lake Mendota – Yahara River loop from Madison East High School

Lake Mendota

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path

Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Pheasant Branch–Hwy 12 Trail Junction

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail

Pheasant Branch Creek

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Yahara River

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