La Crosse Nature Guide
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Chad Erickson Connector Trail
Hiking/Walking
Biking
There are multiple access points for this location. Specific details for each trailhead can be found numbered, respectively, below.
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Location / Access
Access Point #1: Chad Erickson Memorial Park
Address:
3601 Park Lane Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Directions:
Head south on Losey Blvd S toward Cass St. Turn left onto WI-33/State Rd. Turn right onto 32nd St S at the stop lights. Turn left onto Ward Ave, and then immediately turn right onto 33rd St S. Turn left onto Park Lane Dr. Turn right onto Maple Dr. Turn left onto Easter Rd. Turn left onto Cliffside Dr until you reach the paved parking lot. Trail access is located at the end of footbridge at Chad Erickson Memorial Park.
Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot at the entrance of the park.
Street View of Parking
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #2: State Road Elementary
Address:
3900 Pammel Creek Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Directions:
Head south on Losey Blvd toward Cass St. Turn left onto WI-33/State Road. Turn right onto Hagen Rd. Turn right onto Pammel Creek Rd. State Road Elementary will be on your left.
Parking:
Parking in State Road Elementary school parking lot, near baseball diamonds.
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Map View of Location
View of Parking Lot
Site Information
Dominant Features
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Biodiversity Rating: 4/5
courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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Terrain:
Smooth
Paved
Flat
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Difficulty:
Easy
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Pets Allowed on Leash
Water
Features
Trees
Property Management and Link to More Information:
This property is owned and managed by the La Crosse Community Forest. More information here.
