Lake Monona Loop (WI)

Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

12.3 miles (19.9 km) · 278 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lake Monona Loop (WI) is a 12.3-mile loop route in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, gaining 278 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 2 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.9 km)
Elevation gain	278 ft (85 m)
Average gain	23 ft per mile (4 m per km)
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	93%
Mild uphill	4%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Lake Monona Loop (WI)

How much elevation gain does Lake Monona Loop (WI) have?

Lake Monona Loop (WI) has 278 ft (85 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.9 km). That averages 23 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lake Monona Loop (WI)?

The difficulty score for Lake Monona Loop (WI) is 1.1 of 100. That is harder than 13.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.