Great Headwaters Trails Foundation

Great Headwaters Trails Foundation Our mission: Develop 40 miles of walking and biking trails connecting all five towns in eastern Vilas County. Help us keep building trails!

Our progress: Connected two of them by completing the 11-mile Conover-Phelps Trail. See GHTrails.org for more info. Great Headwaters Trails (GHT) is the easy short name of the Great Headwaters Trails Foundation, Inc.! Our foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in June of 2010. GHT is an all volunteer organization. We've put in over 4,000 hours a year to bring together resources of all s

orts to fulfill the mission of the organization: The mission of the Great Headwaters Trails Foundation, Inc. (GHT) is to develop and support a system of family-friendly community bicycling and walking trails connecting the towns and serving the residents of and visitors to eastern Vilas County.

Just one week until SepTimber Ride! πŸ‚πŸš΄ Enjoy scenic trail and road routes, beautiful Fall colors and stops at Tribute Br...
09/05/2026

Just one week until SepTimber Ride! πŸ‚πŸš΄ Enjoy scenic trail and road routes, beautiful Fall colors and stops at Tribute Brewing Co. and Three Lakes Winery along the way. Online registration closes on September 10th. Sign up today at https://eagleriver.org/featured/septimber-ride/.

GHTF President, Laura Van Valkenberg, recently spoke with WJFW Newswatch 12  about what’s next for the River Trail and t...
09/03/2026

GHTF President, Laura Van Valkenberg, recently spoke with WJFW Newswatch 12 about what’s next for the River Trail and the nearly $1.3 million WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant awarded to the Town of Cloverland to help support Phase 1 of the project. πŸš΄πŸ’š

Watch the segment and learn more: https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/heart-of-the-vilas-county-bike-trail-system-to-be-further-expanded-with-state-grant/article_46db8b6f-00b0-4b3b-89a3-031972e98ca3.html

CLOVERLAND, Wis. (WJFW) β€” The Heart of the Vilas County Bike Trail extends 55 miles from Mercer to St Germain. Now, thanks to a state grant, it will be extended

09/03/2026

There’s no better way to enjoy the Northwoods than on two wheels! πŸš΄πŸ‚ Take a look at what the SepTimber Ride is all about, then join us September 12th for a great day of riding.

Exciting news for the River Trail! πŸš΄πŸ’š The Town of Cloverland has been awarded nearly $1.3 million through the WisDOT Tra...
09/02/2026

Exciting news for the River Trail! πŸš΄πŸ’š The Town of Cloverland has been awarded nearly $1.3 million through the WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program to support Phase 1 of the River Trail project. Funding will help create a 1.9-mile multi-use off-road trail and bike route and wayfinding signage, bringing us another step closer to a more connected trail system in eastern Vilas County.

Read the full announcement: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/4244c75

Planning to ride in the SepTimber Ride? πŸ‚πŸš΄ Registration help is available! If you experience any difficulties registerin...
08/31/2026

Planning to ride in the SepTimber Ride? πŸ‚πŸš΄ Registration help is available! If you experience any difficulties registering, call the Eagle River, WI Chamber Of Commerce at 715-479-6400 for assistance.

We look forward to seeing you at the ride!

There's still time to join us for SepTimber Ride! πŸ‚πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Explore the Northwoods on a self-guided route of your choice and...
08/30/2026

There's still time to join us for SepTimber Ride! πŸ‚πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Explore the Northwoods on a self-guided route of your choice and enjoy stops at Tribute Brewing Co. and Three Lakes Winery along the way. Learn more and register at https://eagleriver.org/events/septimber-ride/.

Fall colors, crisp air and scenic rides are just around the corner. πŸ‚πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Start planning your Northwoods getaway and dis...
08/27/2026

Fall colors, crisp air and scenic rides are just around the corner. πŸ‚πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Start planning your Northwoods getaway and discover the trails, communities and outdoor experiences that make eastern Vilas County a favorite destination. Follow the Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report to help plan your perfect ride: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report

Stay up to date on trail projects, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and more. πŸ“¬πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Visit our news page and sign...
08/24/2026

Stay up to date on trail projects, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and more. πŸ“¬πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Visit our news page and sign up for our newsletter at https://ghtrails.org/ght-news/.

Looking for your next Northwoods adventure? πŸŒ²πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ The 10.2-mile Conover-Phelps Trail winds through forests, wetlands and...
08/21/2026

Looking for your next Northwoods adventure? πŸŒ²πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ The 10.2-mile Conover-Phelps Trail winds through forests, wetlands and scenic landscapes, offering a memorable experience for riders of all ages. Explore the trail at https://ghtrails.org/trail-system/conover-phelps-trail/.

The River Trail project will help strengthen connections between communities while improving safety and accessibility fo...
08/18/2026

The River Trail project will help strengthen connections between communities while improving safety and accessibility for walkers and cyclists.πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ Once completed, the trail will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Northwoods while connecting to the region's growing trail network. Learn more at https://ghtrails.org/trail-system/river-trail/.

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Eagle River, WI
54521

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