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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.
Popular area for walking and for hiking.
What runners say about Redhead Trailhead
“Trail was level walking and well maintained one section of woods we saw about 10 chipmunks running around and having fun .”
“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.
An absolutely beautiful place to walk and enjoy nature. I will definitely be back!!
Great trails both paved and grass, extraordinary boardwalk takes out in the marsh for an up close looks at wildlife and waterfowl.
My favorite trail in Wisconsin! It's easy to complete in an hour & very well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“We had a beautiful hike out here with a variety of birds singing for most of our walk.”
“Trail was level walking and well maintained one section of woods we saw about 10 chipmunks running around and having fun .”
“Adding a PSA, be a responsible pet owner, and please pick up your dog's poo.”
“Great trails both paved and grass, extraordinary boardwalk takes out in the marsh for an up close looks at wildlife and waterfowl.”
“It is part of an auto tour loop and always has lots of birds in the fall”
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.
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