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Brittingham Bay – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

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Brittingham Bay – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

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3.1

(5)

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Brittingham Bay – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

00:58

16.8km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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623 m

Brittingham Bay

Highlight • Lake

Brittingham Bay is a stunning location that offers many opportunities for outdoor water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and paddleboating. The small bay is a good place for relaxing on the water, or you can head out to Lake Monona for good views of the capital and more exercise. The bay is surrounded by a beautiful park frequented by many cyclists, walkers and joggers who enjoy its breathtaking views.

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2.36 km

Monona Terrace View

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

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2.41 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place provides one of the best views in the area of Lake Monona. It's a perfect spot for a break, offering plenty of seating with tables and umbrellas to cool down. If you have the time, checking out the rooftop gardens is definitely worth it.

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7.41 km

B-Cycle ~ CCT @ Garver Feed

Highlight • Cycleway

8.50 km

Speed Bump

Highlight • Structure

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9.21 km

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

This space of more than 16 acres has an important number of gardens all with particular themes. You will thus find the only Thai pavilion and garden in all the continental United States.

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10.4 km

B-Cycle Station at Goodman Community Center

Highlight • Cycleway

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.81 km

217 m

174 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.17 km

129 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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Brittingham Bay – Monona Terrace View loop from Madison

Brittingham Bay

Monona Terrace View

Monona Terrace Rooftop

B-Cycle ~ CCT @ Garver Feed

Speed Bump

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

B-Cycle Station at Goodman Community Center

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