Conover-Phelps Trail

Wisconsin

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Conover-Phelps Trail Facts

States: Wisconsin
Counties: Vilas
Length: 10.6 miles
Trail end points: W. County Highway K near I-45 (Conover) and County Highway E (Downtown Phelps)
Trail surfaces: Crushed Stone
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 8893918

Conover-Phelps Trail Description

The Conover-Phelps Trail connects its two namesake communities in northern Wisconsin along the former Chicago & North Western Railroad, providing views of woodlands and wetlands along the way. In addition to walking and biking, the trail is open for snowmobiling in the winter.

Beginning on its west end, the trail provides access to Conover Community Park and includes three scenic water crossings in its first few miles.

An extension of the trail was completed in 2021 along County Highway K into downtown Phelps, bringing the rail-trail to a total of nearly 11 miles. Even better, the trail is part of a developing 40-mile system of bicycling and pedestrian trails underway in eastern Vilas County.

Parking and Trail Access

Parking is available at either end of the trail. On its east end, parking is available near the intersection of County Highway K and Song Hill Lane in Phelps. On its west end, a parking lot and restrooms are available at the Community Park (4679 Park Circle) in Conover.

Conover-Phelps Trail Reviews

Nice Northwoods trail

Started in Phelps right next to Candy/IceCream store! Nice place to relax and overlook the lake with clean bathrooms. Rode to Conover and had a great time at Club 45 (great burgers) which was 1.5 miles off the trail. Nicely paved riding out of Phelps with fun hills and curves. Trail flattens out a few miles out of Phelps. Pretty ride to Conover through the woods.

Lots of hills

Started in Phelps becomes very hilly, pavement ends after two miles. Then crushed gravel, trail flatten out. Pretty remote not my favorite. Stay with the Villas county trails. ¿¿

Rode on June 13, 2024

We parked at the trailhead in Conover. Rode east for 9.5 miles. Approximately the first 4 miles is crushed stone and somewhat loose. My reason for only 4 stars. There are no outhouses in the area we rode. It was a steady climb out. About a mile before our turnaround there was a loose gravel portion with a steady climb that turned to paved with a higher grade. We only rode about 1/2 mile on the paved hills and it was breathtaking. Not in the view sense either. (67 and 68 years riding on human power bikes). The return trip was much easier, the grade allowed for momentum in the climbs going down one hill and up the other with little effort. The trail crosses the highway twice. Both are at straightaways on the road making vehicle traffic visible to safe crossing.

Great Fall Ride

This is a beautiful trail and well maintained. We rode from our cabin just outside of Phelps to Conover. The trail was quiet and peaceful. Lunch at the Boathouse in Conover was delicious and the service and atmosphere outstanding. The return ride was equally enjoyable. Perfect on a beautiful fall day.

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