Ledge Park, covers 83 acres along the Niagara Escarpment, a natural rock ledge which divides the park into upper and lower areas and provides a breathtaking overlook of the famous HORICON MARSH and the surrounding countryside. The upper portion is heavily wooded and offers expansive picnicking areas, group shelter, hiking trails, campsites, shower building and the FORT LEDGE PLAYGROUND.  The lower portion also offers group shelters, picnic areas, hiking trails and a playground. The hiking trails wind along the ledge, between and over interesting and unique rock formations and through heavily wooded areas. Ledge Park is a convenient place to stay while exploring the Horicon Marsh - Horicon Marsh Canoe Trail Brochure, the Wild Goose State Trail, the Horicon Aquatic Center or the many other attractions in Dodge County.

Directions                                                                                                 Directional Map
From HWY 33 (east of Horicon), take HWY TW north and travel 1 mile to Raasch's Hill Road. Turn right (east) onto Raasch's Hill Road and travel 3/4 mile to Park Road. Turn left (north) onto Park Road and travel 1/4 mile to the park entrance.

Hiking                                                                                                       Hiking Map
Ledge Park provides over 2 miles of hiking trails winding throughout the 83-acre property. ** For your safety: wear good hiking shoes when on the hiking trails **  There are 4 distinct trail sections traversing the park:

Ledge Rocks Trails - trails winding up and down, over and through interesting outcroppings of the Limestone Ledge (Niagara Escarpment). Cave like formations are common along this trail section. Some sections of this trail contain challenging terrain.
Extra caution is needed for children on this trail due to the steep drop-offs!

Ledge Overlook Trails - trails that provide scenic overlooks of the Horicon Marsh and the surrounding rural countryside. Cliffs with 30'-50' drops are common along this trail section. Some sections of this trail contain challenging terrain. Extra caution is needed for children on this trail due to the steep drop-offs!

Upper Woods Trails - trails that wind through the upper park woods. Trails are mostly wood chips and dirt surfaced and generally an easy hike.  Recommended for families with small children.

Lower Woods Trails - trails that lie at the foot of the Limestone Ledge in the lower part of the park. Trails connect the pond, lower picnic areas, "Contemplation Tree", spring fed creek and the Ledge Rocks Trails. Trails are mostly dirt and gravel surfaced and generally an easy hike. Recommended for families with small children.

Fun for Kids                                                                                              Scavenger Hunt
Kids are provided with plenty of fun for the kids; whether its exploring the wooded trails and the ledge, playing on the Fort Ledge playground, playing games on the open playfield or just sitting around the campfire.
 

Address:  N7403 Park Road - Horicon, WI 53032
Phone:  (920) 387-5450