Pheasant Branch Creek – Pheasant Branch Conservancy loop from Middleton

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Pheasant Branch Creek – Pheasant Branch Conservancy loop from Middleton

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Pheasant Branch Creek – Pheasant Branch Conservancy loop from Middleton

03:03

11.9km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 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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3.94 km

Saban's Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Saban's Viewpoint is a nice scenic viewpoint in Dane, Wisconsin. It is situated nearby to Baskerville Park and Pheasant Branch Creek.

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4.19 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 …

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5.70 km

Orchid Heights Park

Highlight • Rest Area

picnic shelter, ballfields, playground, and parking

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6.57 km

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Nature Reserve

6.79 km

Hill at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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7.06 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 …

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9.39 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 …

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

315 m

250 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

4.01 km