Cairo Woods Wildlife Area
Cairo (pronounced “care-oh”) is a favorite with locals for berry-picking, mushrooming, hiking, horseback riding and all kinds of hunting. Great trails for cross-county running!

Amenities
three parking lots

Reasons to Visit
Spring wildflowers along trails;berry picking, mushrooming
Trails: hike and ride horses on mowed work roads (flat to moderate hills); horses allowed May 21-Sept 15 only
Hunting: major – deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit; minor – pheasant
Fishing: two small, walk-in ponds


Location:
South of Columbus Junction
9032 S Ave, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
Size: 525 acres
Habitat: forest, grass, prairie, cropland, brush