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Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 213 Google reviews · Running trail in Waupun, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with trails, a floating boardwalk, and picnic tables, plus marsh views.
What runners say about Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead
“Located slighty more than an hour from Milwaukee the trails are well kept and beautiful and the marsh is stunning.”
“Located slighty more than an hour from Milwaukee the trails are well kept and beautiful and the marsh is stunning.”
And expansive swath of wetlands in Wisconsin. Abundant with bird life. Great hiking trails or hunting foul.
This was an amazing hike/experience. Located slighty more than an hour from Milwaukee the trails are well kept and beautiful and the marsh is stunning. This trail connects to both the Redfox and Redhead trails and all three are worth taking the time to hike entirely.
Egret Trail at Horicon Marsh has a well maintained "floating" boardwalk. You can loop back to parking lot after .6 mile trail, via road/trail, about 200 feet. There is a covered area with tables for a picnic and outhouse facility.
Beautiful, clean trail/boardwalk within and by the marsh. Shorter, easy accessible Trail. Stop a variety of marshland animals such as birds, fish, and small amphibians. Parking lot, along with small out house and picnic tables available.
Trail conditions & character
“Located slighty more than an hour from Milwaukee the trails are well kept and beautiful and the marsh is stunning.”
“The floating boardwalk was a highlight where we luckily got a chance to see a gorgeous pair of sandhill cranes which will be shown in the attached photos.”
“It is not promoted as a handicap facility, but it is barrier free and with caution you could tour with a motorized wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Loop distance6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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