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.

Construction on Song Hill section begins
Construction has begun on the 5.5 mile middle section of the Conover-Phelps Trail. Pitlik & Wick has been contracted to complete the trail section. When the section is done in six to eight weeks, the entire biking and hiking trail will be almost 9 miles long. “The family-friendly non-motorized trail…
Read More7th Annual Meeting set for August 15th
The Great Headwaters Trails’ 7th Annual Meeting is August 15 from 5-7 p.m. in Phelps’ Wavering Park. The meeting is open to all trail supporters and will include updates on Construction this summer of 5.5 more miles of the Conover-Phelps Biking and Walking Trail. Plans for completing the final 2 miles and bringing the trail right…
Read MoreSepTimber Ride Raffle Tickets on Sale Now
Raffles tickets are now on sale for the SepTimber Ride bicycling event. Tickets are 2/$5 or 5/$10 and are available at Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, The Hiker’s Box, Great Headwaters Trails information booth appearances, and at Tribute Brewing Co. the day of the event. Get your tickets today. Winning…
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