Bud Cook Hiking Trail

The Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Bud Cook Hiking Area is located off of Point Road. There are two hiking trails and an observation area. Open daily year-round. Closed to all hunting.

Dog Friendly.

This trail offers wildlife viewing scopes and major marsh vibes near the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.

Open season: Open year round – Walking spring to fall, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. Not open to biking or hunting.
Length: 2 miles
Location of trail: Located off Point Rd. off county Road Z
Surface: Mowed path
Difficulty: Incline more than 5% grade
Trail Notes: Trail winds down the hillside through grassland/flowering prairie plants and loops back to parking lot