Wisconsin · Hiking

Main Dike Trail

3.5 mi
round trip
147 ft
climb
886 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Main Dike Trail is an easy out-and-back hike of about 7 miles on Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The trail rises only about 21 feet from its low point of 857 feet to a high of 886 feet, with the steepest stretch at the start, about 2% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 60°F, while January highs average about 25°F. Several other trails lie within about 7 miles, including Discovery Trail, Red Fox Hiking Trail and Redhead Trail. Ledge Park, a climbing area, is about 7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Main Dike Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      25° / 9°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 11°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 23°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      67° / 46°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 58°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 50°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 38°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 27°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 16°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Horicon Wwtp, WI, 7 mi away at 881 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.