Directions & Map of Middleton
Pheasant Branch Conservancy is located in Middleton, Wisconsin at the northwest corner of Lake Mendota.
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.
Hours open: 7 AM - 10 PM
Getting here by Car
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. 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.Getting here by Bus
Bus Routes 70 and 72 serve north Middleton. There are two bus stops you could use to get to Pheasant Branch Conservancy. The closest bus stop is on Branch Avenue at Century Avenue (Stop #6628 CENTURY > BRANCH). At this stop there are entrances to the wetlands portion of the conservancy on the north side, and to the Pheasant Branch trail system on the south. You could also get off on Valley Ridge Rd (just past Southridge Way and County Hwy Q) go north one block, then turn left down Valley View Rd (a dead-end street across from Dahlia Ct) to enter the east side of the conservancy just south of Orchid Heights park.
Route 70 schedule or Route 72 schedule
Trip Planning at Madison Metro
Getting here by Bicycle
The easiest bike entrance from the south and east is at the Branch Street trailhead. To get there, go west (left) on Century Avenue from Allen Blvd. There is also an entrance off Highland Way, but this requires biking east (right) up the hill on Century Avenue from Allen Blvd. Expect to negotiate automobile congestion and a few pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Download Middleton Bike Trail PDF
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
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Vegetation Map
Vegetation map courtesy City of Middleton