Lake Loop
76Lake Loop is a 1.3-mile bike path in and around Madison, WI. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 40% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 76 out of 100.
1.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 40% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Olbrich Park, off Atwood Avenue, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 350 feet away and a playground is about 400 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Olbrich Park (along the trail): 3 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 5 parking lots
- Paunack Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Law Park (along the trail): 2 restrooms and 1 parking lot
- Lakefront Porch Park (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Bridge Road Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- B.B. Clarke Beach Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- Elmside Circle Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Frost Woods Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- O.B. Sherry Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Reynolds Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 2 more parks, and 4 playgrounds and 10 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Lake Loop.
- Capital City State Trail · 15.9 mi · kid score 91
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- Badger State Trail · 1.7 mi · kid score 98
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- Cannonball Path · 3.5 mi · kid score 98
- Southwest Path · 5.7 mi · kid score 97
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