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Redhead Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Waupun, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Redhead 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.

BoardwalkLoopScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Popular area for walking and for hiking.

What runners say about Redhead Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (69 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Trail was level walking and well maintained one section of woods we saw about 10 chipmunks running around and having fun .”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“We had a beautiful hike out here with a variety of birds singing for most of our walk.”

Hiking in Horicon Marsh is great. Nice scenery and rolling hills make this a fun place to hike. Heard cranes today but didn't see any.

★★★★★ — Debbie , Nov 2020

An absolutely beautiful place to walk and enjoy nature. I will definitely be back!!

★★★★★ — Robyn , Apr 2021

Great trails both paved and grass, extraordinary boardwalk takes out in the marsh for an up close looks at wildlife and waterfowl.

★★★★★ — Linda , May 2022

My favorite trail in Wisconsin! It's easy to complete in an hour & very well maintained.

★★★★★ — Sonja , Sep 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“We had a beautiful hike out here with a variety of birds singing for most of our walk.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Trail was level walking and well maintained one section of woods we saw about 10 chipmunks running around and having fun .”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Adding a PSA, be a responsible pet owner, and please pick up your dog's poo.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“Great trails both paved and grass, extraordinary boardwalk takes out in the marsh for an up close looks at wildlife and waterfowl.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It is part of an auto tour loop and always has lots of birds in the fall”

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Plan your run at Redhead 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
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Redhead Trailhead

Waupun, Wisconsin

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Running trails near Waupun

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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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.