Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

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Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

Moderate

5.0

(2881)

6,720

runners

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path – Lake Mendota loop from Dane

00:44

6.98km

20m

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: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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843 m

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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945 m

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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2.46 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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3.27 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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4.79 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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5.13 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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6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

2.07 km

438 m

170 m

Surfaces

3.57 km