Directions & Map of Middleton
Pheasant Branch Conservancy is located in Middleton, Wisconsin at the northwest corner of Lake Mendota. Parking lots and trailheads on the west side of the conservancy are located off Pheasant Branch Road, 0.6 miles and 1.2 miles north of Century Avenue. Two signed trailheads lead north into the conservancy from Century Avenue, between Allen Boulevard and Pheasant Branch Street. Another trail head leads north into the conservancy from Highland Way, which is north of Century Avenue and east of Allen Boulevard. Orchid Heights Park, just north of Century Avenue on Valley Ridge Road, leads to a trail head on the east side of the conservancy. A parking lot is located off of Sedgemeadow Road, just north of the park and east off Valley Ridge Road.
Hours open: 7 AM - 10 PM
Trail Map
Trails for walking and biking in the conservancy, with connections throughout Middleton.
Trail information from the City of Middleton
Recharge Area Map for Pheasant Branch Springs
The source for Pheasant Branch (Frederick) Springs Water was mapped by Randy Hunt and Jeff Steuer of the USGS in 2000. Click on the map to view a larger jpg version.
USGS Fact Sheet on Recharge Area Mapping
Crane Watch Map for Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Input forms coming soon.
Vegetation Map
Vegetation map courtesy City of Middleton
Download vegetation map PDF (540 kb)