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Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Pheasant Branch Creek loop from Middleton

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Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Pheasant Branch Creek loop from Middleton

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Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Pheasant Branch Creek loop from Middleton

01:25

13.7km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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3.08 km

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail in Middleton is a short, yet lovely trail that winds through serene wetlands, oak savannas, and prairie fields. It offers stunning views of Pheasant Branch Conservancy and the Capitol skyline.

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5.90 km

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Highlight • Natural

The Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a 160-acre preserve that is also part of the Pheasant Branch Watershed. There are a bunch of different singletrack and wide, smooth trails on the property passing through a bunch of different ecosystems. The conservancy is known for being a place of nature, education, and exercise.

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6.17 km

Hill at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Highlight • Viewpoint

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6.39 km

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Nature Reserve

8.77 km

Pheasant Branch Creek

Highlight • River

Pheasant Branch Creek is located near Madison and feeds into Lake Mendota’s northwest side. It’s not a very large creek, but there is a popular natural area surrounded by nice bike paths and trails at the far north end of the watershed. The views of the river from the bridge here, however, are pretty nice.

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10.0 km

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail is a fairly short path (~1.4 miles total) that is paved and follows the creek pretty much the whole time. This path can be easily combined with the North Fork Trail for a longer run.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

270 m

257 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

4.02 km

3.74 km

670 m

257 m

125 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Pheasant Branch Creek loop from Middleton

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Hill at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Pheasant Branch Creek

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail

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