Lower Yahara River Trail
79Lower Yahara River Trail is a 3.6-mile bike path in and around Madison, WI. 74% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 73% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 79 out of 100.
3.6 mi · 74% smooth surface · 73% 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Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 McDaniel Park, off McDaniel Lane, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 200 feet away and a playground is about 150 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.
- McDaniel Park (along the trail): 1 playground, 2 restrooms and 1 parking lot
- Brandt Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park (along the trail): 4 playgrounds, 6 restrooms and 3 parking lots
- Lussier Family Heritage Center (along the trail): 1 playground
- Falling Leaves Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 3 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 3 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
3.6 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
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 Lower Yahara River Trail.
- Capital City State Trail · 15.9 mi · kid score 91
- West Waubesa Trail · 0.9 mi · kid score 94
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- Demetral Bike and Footpath · 1.2 mi · kid score 100
- Badger State Trail · 1.7 mi · kid score 98
- Campus Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Path · 0.9 mi · kid score 98
- Cannonball Path · 3.5 mi · kid score 98
- Southwest Path · 5.7 mi · kid score 97
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