Conover–Phelps — improved aggregate western return
Wisconsin · Rail-trail
Follow the signed main trail east for up to two miles Retrace at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Ordinary traffic-road detours, horse-only and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Conover · Wisconsin
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Granite aggregate Trail Bond main former-rail path
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Rail corridors can still have hills, ramps, bridge transitions and street crossings. No surveyed maximum grade. Use firm dry tread and suitable tires; snow, ice and hoof marks can make riding uncomfortable.
- Starting location
- Conover Town Park public trailhead, County Highway K, Conover, WI
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Public named facility/address locality reference, not an exact parking entrance or stall. Follow the separate written public start.
Conover–Phelps — improved aggregate western return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Conover Town Park public trailhead, County Highway K, Conover, WI.
Use only signed ordinary public park/trail visitor spaces under current gate, vehicle-fee and event controls. Walk to the main bicycle path. Private, business, school, reserved and boat-trailer-only spaces are excluded.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the signed main trail east for up to two miles Retrace at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Ordinary traffic-road detours, horse-only and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Granite aggregate Trail Bond main former-rail path. Rail corridors can still have hills, ramps, bridge transitions and street crossings. No surveyed maximum grade. Use firm dry tread and suitable tires; snow, ice and hoof marks can make riding uncomfortable.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. County and trail developer identify the public western park head. Use firm dry tread. Eastern final paved portion is hilly and the proposed Torch Lake extension is excluded. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.