Best trails near Madison

39 trails · 39 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Madison, Wisconsin — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 39 trails · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
Capital City State Trail
#1 Capital City State Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 68: intrinsic quality
68Top-rated
S⛰
Southwest Bike Path
#2 Southwest Bike Path
2.3 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
H⛰
Howard Temin Lakeshore Path
#3 Howard Temin Lakeshore Path
0.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
W⛰
Wingra Creek Path
#4 Wingra Creek Path
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
B⛰
Brittingham Park Path
#5 Brittingham Park Path
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C⛰
Campus Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Path
#6 Campus Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Path
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
E⛰
Ed Jepsen Way
#7 Ed Jepsen Way
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
L⛰
Lake Loop
#8 Lake Loop
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
D⛰
Demetral Bike and Footpath
#9 Demetral Bike and Footpath
3.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
State Street
#10 State Street
0.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
E⛰
East Campus Mall
#11 East Campus Mall
0.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
North Frances Street
#12 North Frances Street
0.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S⛰
State Street
#13 State Street
0.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C⛰
Campus Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Path
#14 Campus Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Path
1.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
V⛰
Vilas Park Path
#15 Vilas Park Path
1.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Madison

The Madison area has 39 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Madison

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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