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Pheasant Branch Conservancy

4200 Park Trail
Middleton WI 53562

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A woman riding a bike on a wooden bridge.
A couple on skis on a snowy hill.
a group of people standing on a bridge in the woods
a bench sitting in the middle of a lush green field

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The 682-acre Conservancy protects Pheasant Branch Creek, which supplies Lake Mendota with 1,800 gallons of crystal-clear water every minute. Visitors will find extensive nature trails running throughout this pristine woods and wetlands.

See a list of resources to help you explore the Conservancy below:

  • Dane County Parks Department Webpage
  • Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy
  • Maps
    • Wayfinding Map
    • Interactive Google Map
    • Trail Map
    • Vegetation Map

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