more stats
3.5 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:12:20
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
865 ft
Altitude min
956 ft
Altitude max
956 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,537 ft
Distance flat
00:12:20
Avg time

Cannonball Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Madison
    , Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #193507 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100953 in E-Biking
    • #132292 in Trail Running
    • #336872 in Hiking
    • #13476 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,135 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #352 in E-Biking
    • #756 in Trail Running
    • #2,182 in Hiking
    • #76 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Paved path that runs from the Fitchburg veloround, along Dunn's Marsh and the south side of the UW Arboretum, over a highway overpass, and ends at Fish Hatchery Road.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cannonball Path located?
      Cannonball Path is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Madison trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.02386, -89.46101.
      ▼ How hard is Cannonball Path?
      Cannonball Path is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cannonball Path?
      Cannonball Path has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 865 ft to 956 ft.
      ▼ Is Cannonball Path a point to point trail?
      Cannonball Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Cannonball Path?
      Cannonball Path is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cannonball Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cannonball Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cannonball Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cannonball Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cannonball Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Cannonball Path. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cannonball Path?
      Cannonball Path is a very popular trail. There have been 564 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 587 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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