The Conover-Phelps Trail - We're in the Homestretch!
YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION WILL NOW BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!
Now is the time to accomplish important things. Don't let COVID-19 slow us down.
8.7 miles of trail in place and paid for!
$200,000 needed to build the final 1.9 miles!
Great Headwaters Trails
Building family-friendly biking and walking trails near the source of a Great River
Since its founding in 2010, the Great Headwaters Trails Foundation has been closing in on its goal to build 40 miles of biking and walking trails in eastern Vilas County, the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. The system we envision will expand the Heart of Vilas Trail System and connect the towns of Eagle River, Conover, Phelps and Land O’ Lakes.
This grand vision will result in a connected, family-friendly, hard surface trail system over 110 miles long.
The first leg of the Great Headwaters Trails system is the Conover-Phelps Trail. The next leg, the River Trail, will connect St. Germain to Eagle River.
Equipping 2 communities for economic recovery – Pt. 1
Despite all the dark news, the current status of completing the Conover-Phelps Trail is bright: • Expensive special engineering needed due to the 2018 trail reroute has been completed. • To complement the last 2 miles of the trail, a multi-use trailhead is being planned north of Military Creek and…
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Completing the Conover-Phelps Trail
Here’s where things stand as the summer of 2019 comes to an end. All the key pieces are in place to provide a complete biking and walking trail between downtown Conover and downtown Phelps. That includes the funding we believe will be needed to build the last 2 miles of…
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Enhancing our leadership team
After its ninth annual meeting on August 7, GHT has a new president, 2 new board members and an executive director – a stronger leadership team than ever. Taking on the role of president, Tim Wright brings a love for active living in the Northwoods, an appreciation for the importance…
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