Starkweather Creek Path
92Starkweather Creek Path is a 3.2-mile bike path in and around Madison, WI. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 81% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 92 out of 100.
3.2 mi · 100% smooth surface · 81% away from cars
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Best place to start
Park at East Madison Little League, off Aberg Avenue, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 800 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.
- East Madison Little League (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Carpenter-Ridgeway Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Washington Manor Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Wirth Court Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- George Reger Park (0.1 mi away): 1 playground
- Eken Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Worthington Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Elmside Circle Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- Olbrich Park (0.4 mi away): 2 playgrounds and 1 restroom
- Thurber Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 1 more park, and 9 playgrounds and 19 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
3.2 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 Starkweather Creek Path.
- 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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