Cairo Woods Wildlife Area

Louisa County, IA

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Location

Cairo Woods is located 8 miles south of Columbus Junction.

There are three access points for Cairo Woods:
East Access - off of 100th St: Access point to the Accessible Hunting Blind. A great place to access woodland hunting as well as connect to the trails.
Main Access - east of the intersection of S Ave and 90th St: large parking area that quickly connects to the trail system and best berry picking areas.
Ryan Access: north of the intersection of S Ave and 90th St: small parking area with access to the brown trail.

Operating Hours & Seasons Equestrian Trails open May 21 to September 15

Discover Cairo Woods Wildlife Area in Louisa County

Cairo (pronounced "care-oh") is a favorite with locals for berry-picking, mushrooming, hiking, horseback riding and all kinds of hunting. Local cross-country teams use the trails for practice runs. Trails are mowed paths that wind along a mix of grassland, prairie, woodland, food plots, and ponds.