June 11th, 2023

Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor
We like to walk the well maintained creek corridor of Pheasant Branch.  The path is an out-and-back trail that reaches up to 9 miles, however, we usually only do the portion between Park Street and Branch Street.  There are spots for swimming, fishing, biking, and running here.  This is a popular trail year-round.  When the water is low, you can scramble over the original rocks placed for crossing, or use the bridges.  
Address: 
Parisi Park
2405 Park Street
​Middleton, WI 53562

Pheasant Branch Fredericks Hill Trail
This easy 1.6 mile hike will take you to the top of Fredericks Hill (I grew up calling it Beaufontaine Hill).  It looks over the Pheasant Branch Creek and the spring it starts from below the hill.  You can choose to hike to the spring or up the hill, or both.  Our favorite time to hike here is in the spring when the birds are migrating.  You can see so many cool birds and other wildlife here.  This is a popular partially paved trail in town that is open year-round.  We have hiked this trail many times, and sometimes bring a picnic along to eat on the carefully placed benches along the trail. 
​Address: 
4898 Pheasant Branch Road
​Middleton, WI 53562