Redhead Trail,
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

Located 3.3 miles from Waupun, Wisconsin (WI)
4 Stars
5,702 Steps 1  (2.6 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Horicon Redhead Trail

Elevation

The Redhead Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,909 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,795 ft. and an elevation range of 114 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.6 mi2,795 ft2,909 ft114 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs11.4137 ft146 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs12.2146 ft137 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Redhead Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Ripon, WI
  2. North Topo Map: Rosendale, WI
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Eldorado, WI
  4. West Topo Map: Brandon, WI
  5. Topo Map: Waupun North, WI
  6. East Topo Map: Oakfield, WI
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Buckhorn Corner, WI
  8. South Topo Map: Waupun South, WI
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mayville North, WI

FAQ

What is the length of the Redhead Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.6 miles (4.2 km) or 5,702 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Redhead Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.