Trails – Visit Middleton https://visitmiddleton.com It's the Middle things Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:47:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://visitmiddleton.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Trails – Visit Middleton https://visitmiddleton.com 32 32 CXC Outdoor Center https://visitmiddleton.com/location/cxc-outdoor-center/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:48:16 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/?post_type=location&p=22310 Open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., December 1, 2023-March 15, 2024, the CXC Outdoor Center offers 13 kilometers of groomed trails for both cross-country skiing and diagonal striding. Use of the cross-country ski trail system requires the purchase of a trail pass (December-March only), which can be done online or at the CXC office. City of Middleton residents receive a 50 percent discount by purchasing tickets at City Hall or online. Only cross-country skiing is allowed on the cross-country ski trail system. Throughout the winter season, ski rentals and lessons will be offered, catering to individuals of all skill levels.

Directions to the trailhead and parking: from Highway 14, go south to the end of Schwartz Road, take a right at the end of Schwartz Road to the CXC Outdoor Recreation and Sports Center access drive. The parking lot is located at the end of the access drive. No parking is allowed on the access drive. If parking lot is full, please park along Schwartz Road at the bottom and walk up.

Download a printable cross-country ski map here.

Cross country ski trails map.
An aerial view of a track with red arrows.
]]> Elm Lawn Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/elm-lawn-trail/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:25:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/elm-lawn-trail/ The north trailhead is located at Woodgate Road and the south trailhead can be found at North Gammon Road. No designated parking is available. The trail is paved, less than 0.2 miles long and is suitable for both hiking and biking. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

]]> Middleton Bike Park https://visitmiddleton.com/location/middleton-bike-park/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:21:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/bike-skills-park-mountain-bike-trails/ Located at 4351 Schwartz Road, this network of mountain biking trails was built in 2010 by Capital Off Road Pathfinders (CORP) and is now operated by the City of Middleton.The Middleton Bike Park offers five miles of singletrack trails which include a short jump line and skills section. A new paved pump track is scheduled to open in late 2023. The trails are free, open year-round and are a popular regional mountain biking destination. The trails connect to Blackhawk Ski Club Trails (membership required).

]]> Wisconsin DOT Trail & Dane County Trails https://visitmiddleton.com/location/wisconsin-dot-trail-dane-county-trails/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:18:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/wisconsin-dot-trail-dane-county-trails/ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation trails run parallel to U.S. Highway 12 and the Dane County Trails connect the Pheasant Branch Conservancy W Trail to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy NE Trail. The Department of Transportation trails are paved and are ADA-accessible, but the Dane County trails are not. The trails are suitable for hiking and biking and dogs are allowed on leash and on path only. Users will discover wayfinding signs along the trail, guiding them to nearby restaurants and attractions.

]]> Pheasant Branch Conservancy NE Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-ne-trail/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:15:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-ne-trail/ Locate the south entrance at the junction of the Bock Forest Trail and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy Southeast Trail, with parking at Orchid Heights Park. Find the east entrance off Dahlia Court. There is also an entrance at Orchid Heights Park. This 0.5-mile trail is paved and ADA-accessible with hiking, biking, snowshoeing and dogs allowed on leash and on path only. Trail users will discover wayfinding signs along the trail guiding them to nearby restaurants and attractions.

]]> Firemen’s Park Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/firemens-park-trail/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:12:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/firemens-park-trail/ This trail is located in Firemen’s Park on Lee Street. This short, 0.1-mile paved trail is ADA-accessible and is suitable for hiking and biking. Users will find restrooms, benches, a picnic area with grills, drinking water, playground equipment, basketball court, sand volleyball court, multi-purpose area, disc golf and shelters nearby. Dogs are permitted on leash only.

]]> Marina Court Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/marina-court-trail/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:09:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/marina-court-trail/ Find the south entrance at Allen Court, a mid-point entrance at Marina Drive and a north entrance at the southern connection to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy Southeast Trail. This 0.3-mile long gravel trail is not ADA-accessible but is suitable for hiking, biking and snowshoeing. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only. Trail users will discover wayfinding signs along the trail guiding them to nearby restaurants and attractions.

]]> Middleton Hills North Park Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/middleton-hills-north-park-trail/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:07:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/middleton-hills-north-park-trail/ Find an entrance on each end of the Middleton Hills Neighborhood Park, North along Ramsey Road. The 0.16-mile trail is paved and is suitable for hiking and biking. Users will find benches, drinking fountains and shelters nearby. Dogs are permitted on leash only.

 

]]> Pheasant Branch Conservancy Segments https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-segments/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:05:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-segments/ Pheasant Branch Conservancy is home to several small trails, including segments A and B. Segment A is 0.11 miles long, and Segment B is 0.31 miles long. All are gravel paths suitable for hiking, but are not ADA-accessible. Dogs are permitted here on leash and on path only. Watch for birds, deer and fox along the trails.

]]> Pheasant Branch Conservancy SE Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-se-trail/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-se-trail/ Trailheads are located within Pheasant Branch Conservancy near Conservancy Lane and Valley Ridge Road.

This 1.05-mile, gravel trail is suitable for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, but is not ADA-accessible. Dogs are permitted here on leash and on path only. Be on the lookout for the birds, fox, muskrat, mink and deer that call this area home.

]]> Pheasant Branch Conservancy W Trail, Inner Loop https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-w-trail-inner-loop/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:30:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-conservancy-w-trail-inner-loop/ Find the south entrance at Century Avenue and the north entrance junction at the North Dane County segment. This 1-mile, gravel path is suitable for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, but is not ADA-accessible. Users will find benches and wayfinding signs along the way. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

***Temporary trail closure along the Conservancy’s west side due to bald eagle nest. Please respect the closure and explore alternative routes. Eagles are sensitive to human and canine presence and may abandon the nest if disturbed. (Updated: 12/13/2024)

]]> South Trail A https://visitmiddleton.com/location/south-trail-a/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:27:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/south-trail-a/ Find the north entrance at the western junction of the Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail and the south entrance at Highway 14. This paved, two-lane path is ADA-accessible and permits hiking, biking and dogs on leash and on path only.

]]> Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-creek-corridor-trail/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:25:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/pheasant-branch-creek-corridor-trail/ The west junction meets South Trail A and there is an eastern entrance off Century Avenue. This 1.37- mile long paved, two-lane trail is ADA-accessible and suitable for hiking and biking. Users will find benches along the way. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

]]> South Fork Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/south-fork-trail/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:22:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/south-fork-trail/ Locate the north entrance at U.S. Highway 12, the mid-point entrance at Greenway Boulevard and an additional entrance at Pleasant View Golf Course. This paved, two-lane path is suitable for hiking and biking and is ADA-accessible. Users will find restrooms, benches, drinking fountains and shelters along the way. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

]]> Stricker Park Trail Segment https://visitmiddleton.com/location/stricker-park-trail-segment/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:18:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/stricker-park-trail-segment/ Find an entrance off North Westfield Road, an entrance off Voss Parkway, the north and south entrances off Middleton Street, and an additional south entrance off Longmeadow Road. The one-mile outer loop is partially paved and part gravel, so it is not ADA-accessible but permits hiking, biking and snowshoeing. Users will find benches along the way and a scenic overlook at both the southern and northern portions of the trail. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

]]> Tiedeman Pond Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/tiedeman-pond-trail/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:16:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/tiedeman-pond-trail/ The south entrance is located off Voss Parkway, the north trail entrance is off South Avenue and there is an additional entrance off Pondview Road. The 1-mile outer loop includes sections of boardwalk that are not ADA-accessible, but permits hiking, biking, snowshoeing and dogs on leash and on path only. Benches and shelters are available.

]]> Parisi Park Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/parisi-park-trail/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:13:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/parisi-park-trail/ Locate the western entrance at Park Street and the eastern entrance at Mayflower Drive. This 0.5-mile paved trail is ADA-accessible and suitable for hiking, biking and snowshoeing. Dogs are permitted on leash only. Users will find restrooms, benches, drinking fountains, shelters and wayfinding signs available.

]]> Middleton Hills Trails https://visitmiddleton.com/location/middleton-hills-trails/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:11:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/middleton-hills-trails/ Several entry points for the trails include an entrance off Prairie Glade Road and one off Pheasant Branch Road. The 1.19-mile long trail system is made of gravel and is suitable for hiking. It is not ADA-accessible. Dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

]]> Misty Valley Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/misty-valley-trail/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:09:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/misty-valley-trail/ Locate the northwestern trail entrance at Misty Valley Drive and the southeastern trail entrance at the intersection of Caneel Trail and High Road. There is no designated parking for either. The 0.4-mile long trail is paved, two-laned and ADA-accessible. It is suitable for hiking and biking and dogs are permitted on leash and on path only.

]]> Lakeview Park Trail https://visitmiddleton.com/location/lakeview-park-trail/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:08:00 +0000 https://visitmiddleton.com/location/lakeview-park-trail/ The south entrance is found at Mendota Avenue along with designated parking. The southeastern entrance is located at the intersection of Mendota Avenue and Allen Boulevard, the west entrance at Branch Street, the north entrance at Maywood Avenue and the east entrance at Allen Boulevard north of Mendota Avenue. The entrances do not have designated parking. The trail is one mile long, paved and fully ADA-accessible. Hiking, biking and dogs (on leash only) are permitted here. Along the way, users will find restrooms, benches, drinking fountains and shelters.

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