Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
“At over 33,000 acres in size, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States. Recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, as both Globally and State Important Bird Areas and a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve, the marsh provides critical habitat for over 300 species of birds as well as muskrats, red foxes, turtles, frogs, bats, dragonflies, fish and much more.”
Here is the Refuge website. Phone 920-387-2658 Hiking Trails Map & Brochure
Horicon Habitat Hike “This trail is … marked with interpretive signs to introduce visitors to a variety of habitats and common wildlife of the area. A total of 26 signs introduce visitors to woodland, wetland and grassland habitats and their management. This trail offers easy walking and is surfaced with wood chips, mowed grass and gravel.”
Boardwalk is 0.25 miles and accessible.
There are several other short loop hikes: Quick’s Point Loop – 1.9 miles, Indermuehle Island Loop – 0.8 miles, and Bachhuber Loop – 2.3 miles “Trails are all of easy grade, and relatively flat but are unsurfaced . Surface material is mowed grass and gravel and is not readily accessible by wheelchair or stroller.”