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Capital City State Trail – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Fitchburg

Capital City State Trail – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Fitchburg

Moderate

2.8

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Capital City State Trail – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Fitchburg

02:11

45.1km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.71 km

Longford Pond

Lake

4.54 km

Capital City State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Capital City State Trail is a paved path that passes through the heart of the Dawley Conservancy Park. There is a lot of brush and overgrowth next to the …

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4.90 km

Dawley Conservancy Park is beautiful, covering 42 acres of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. There are walking trails, abundant wildlife, and active conservation efforts aimed at restoring native plant communities. The …

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9.99 km

Goose Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled among the beautiful Military Ridge State Trail, Goose Lake's calm waters mirror the stunning surroundings, creating a picturesque scene for a picture-perfect backdrop. It's a lovely spot to capture …

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16.7 km

Sugar River Wetlands State Natural Area

Nature Reserve

17.0 km

Sugar River Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

The Sugar River Wetlands is a rich wetland ecosystem that is home to sedge meadows, calcareous fens, emergent aquatic areas, shrub-carr, and wet-mesic prairies, and animal species and hosts southern …

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23.0 km

The Turtle Watch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

On the bridge right before (if you're riding west) or after (heading east) Riley, stop at this bridge and watch the turtles. You can usually find dozens of them, starting in April and extending into the fall.

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34.4 km

Military Ridge State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail runs through Iowa and Dane counties to connect with Dodgeville and Madison. The trail goes by the way of an 1855 military route between …

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40.2 km

Dunn's Marsh

Highlight • Lake

Dunn's Marsh is a sizable body of water in the middle of Dawley Conservancy Park. It's right off the side of the Cannonball Path on one side and the Capital City State Trail on the other side.

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41.3 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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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

15.3 km

Surfaces

18.2 km

13.4 km

11.1 km

2.40 km

Elevation

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Capital City State Trail – Military Ridge State Trail loop from Fitchburg

Capital City State Trail

Dawley Conservancy Park

Goose Lake

Sugar River Wetlands

The Turtle Watch Bridge

Military Ridge State Trail

Dunn's Marsh

University of Wisconsin Arboretum - Grady Tract

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