University of Wisconsin–Madison
Photo of a man doing pull-ups on fitness trail equipment outdoors

Fitness Trail

The Fitness Trail along Lakeshore Path features nine stations, each with a piece of equipment optimal for targeting specific muscle groups. Below you will find videos and descriptions for how to use the equipment. But there are no rules – use them however you’d like, whenever you’d like! Go ahead and step out of the gym and onto the Lakeshore Path for a fresh and fun outdoor workout.

Fitness Trail Map

A map of the west side of the UW-Madison campus that shows Rec Well's fitness trail in relation to Lake Mendota.

The Fitness Trail is located on the west side of campus with stations situated along the Lakeshore Path.

Getting There

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  • Linden Drive Ramp (Lot 67) (3 minute walk): located at 2002 Linden Drive. Controlled at all times, limited visitor parking availability, pay at gated exit. 
  • Observatory Drive Ramp (Lot 36) (10 minute walk): located at 1645 Observatory Drive. Controlled at all times, limited visitor parking availability, pay at gated exit. 
  • Lot 57 (3 minute walk): controlled 7am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, Free after 4:30pm & all day Saturday and Sunday. 
  • Lot 59 (1 minute walk): 2125 Observatory Drive. Controlled 7am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, Free after 4:30pm & all day Saturday and Sunday. 
  • Lot 60 (2 minute walk): Located at 600 Highland Ave. controlled 7am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, Free after 4:30pm & all day Saturday and Sunday 
  • Lot 64 (3 minute walk): 606 Walnut Street. controlled 7am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, Free after 4:30pm & all day Saturday and Sunday. Timed parking stalls may be available. 
  • Moped stalls are available in front of Bruce Family Recreation Fields, Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, and by East Fields

For more information on campus parking, check out the parking website for maps, restricted parking times, and more. 

  • Convenient bus lines include routes A, B, 80, 81, 82, and 84. 

  • The Howard-Temin Lakeshore Path 
  • Bike and moped stalls are available in front of Bruce Family Recreation Fields, Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, and by East Fields