Wisconsin · Hiking

Dead Horse Run

53.5 mi
one way
1,109 ft
climb
1,583 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Dead Horse Run open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Dead Horse Run, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Dead Horse Run is a hard hike in northern Wisconsin, set within the Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The route is a point-to-point trail of about 53.5 miles, with a steady climb that takes you from a starting elevation of about 1,531 feet to a high point of about 1,583 feet. The total elevation gain is 1,109 feet, and the trail also drops about 1,171 feet over the course of the trip. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The hike takes about 18.5 hours to complete. The Camp Loretta Connector lies about 3 miles away, and the Blaisdell Hwt is about 5 miles off. In winter, the Snuss Trail and Pelican Trail, both cross-country ski routes, are within about 7 miles.