2022 Conover Visitor Guide

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TRAIL KEY

Conover Area Trails Conover-Phelps Trail

Map link: https://www.vilaswi.com/rail-trail/ Length: 10.2 miles The Conover-Phelps Trail is now complete! It connects its two namesake communities with 10.2 miles of aggregate (railroad bed portion) and asphalt (last mile heading into Phelps trailhead). The trail is ideal for biking and hiking with views of woodlands and wetlands and three water crossings along the way. The western trailhead is in the Conover Town Park and the eastern trailhead is in Lakefront Pines Park in Phelps. Parking and Trail Access: Parking, restrooms and trail information are available at both the eastern and western trailheads. Additional parking and trail access is available at the intersection of Muskrat Creek Road and trail or at Song Hill and County Road K East.

Decker Lake Trail

Map link: https://www.vilaswi.com/decker-lake-trail/ Length: 4.5 miles This trail features rolling terrain and meanders through stands of aspen, oak, and pine. The Decker Fire Lane is mowed on a three-year rotation and is not plowed during the winter. Parking and Trail Access: From the intersection of Hwy 45 and County Hwy K in Conover, continue west on County Hwy K approximately 5 miles to Decker Lake Fire Lane. Turn south on Decker Lake Fire Lane to various parking areas.

Deep Lake Trails

Map link: https://www.vilaswi.com/deep-lake-trails-2/ Length: 6 miles Range Line Lake Fire Lane divides this trail system. Terrain is level and winds through stands of aspen, pine, and northern hardwoods. There are ADA compliant picnic sites at Range Line Lake and Deep Lake. Range Line Lake also has a carry-in canoe launch. There is a disabled accessible fishing pier at Deep Lake. Deep Lake Road is part of the Vilas County Snowmobile Trail System and is not accessible by vehicles during the winter season. Parking and Trail Access: From the intersection of Hwy 45 and County Hwy G north of Eagle River, continue west on County Hwy G approximately 1.25 miles to Croker Road. Turn north on Croker Road and continue about 2 miles to Deep Lake Road and the first of several parking areas.

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Hiking

Biking

Hunting

Bird Watching

Skiing

Equestrian

Snowshoeing

Eagle River – Land O’ Lakes Bike Route

Map link: https://www.vilaswi.com/eagle-river-land-olakesbike-route/ Length: 22 miles This route connects Eagle River with the Land O’Lakes Bike Trail in Land O’Lakes. The route follows quiet forested roads and lakes along the way. The ride is relatively easy with some gentle hills. There is an opportunity for food and rest about halfway along the route. Parking and Trail Access: From the intersection of Highway 45 and County Highway G on the north side of Eagle River, continue west on County Highway G approximately .3 mile to Adams Road and a parking area (Oldfield Park) on the south side of Highway G.

Heart Lake Trail

Map link: https://www.vilaswi.com/heart-lake-trail/ Length: 4.9 miles The terrain is level to rolling. Timber types in this area are predominately aspen, jack pine and red pine. Heart Lake Road is part of the Vilas County Snowmobile Trail System and is not accessible by vehicles during the winter season. Parking and Trail Access: From Conover, continue west on County Hwy K approximately 2 miles to County Hwy S. Turn north about 1.5 miles and watch for the Heart Lake Trail signs on the east side of the road.

Langley Lake Trails

Map link: https://www.vilaswi.com/langley-lake-trails/ Length: 15.7 miles This extensive trail system for hiking and hunting in the Vilas County Forest features gently undulating terrain of stands of aspen, oak and pine. A segment of trail on the northern edge of the trail system is disabled accessible for hunting. No parking areas are plowed in the winter. Parking and Trail Access: From Conover, take County Hwy K west approximately 7 miles to a parking area at Langley Lake Road just before the intersection with East Laura Lake Road.

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