La Crosse Nature Guide
A one-stop resource of outdoor places for nature connections in La Crosse County
Grandad Bluff Park
Hiking/Walking
Location / Access
Access Point
Address:
3020 Grandad Bluff Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.812911, -91.209426)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, head north on West Ave S toward Jackson St. Turn right onto Main St and continue onto Bliss Rd. Turn right onto Grandad Bluff Rd.
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Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Map View of Location
(pin location approx.)
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot at the start of the trail.
Overview of Parking & Trailhead
Trailhead
Address:
4082 Grandad Bluff Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.811655, -91.205368)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, head north on West Ave S toward Jackson St. Turn right onto Main St and continue onto Bliss Rd. Turn right onto Grandad Bluff Rd and continue about 3/4 of a mile. Parking will be on the left.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot at the start of the trail.
View of Parking Lot & Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Alternative Parking
Address:
Grandad Bluff Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.812173, -91.205845)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, head north on West Ave S toward Jackson St. Turn right onto Main St and continue onto Bliss Rd. Turn right onto Grandad Bluff Rd. In approximately 0.7 miles the trailhead will be on your left.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking area.
View of Park Entrance
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Site Information
Dominant Features
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Biodiversity Rating: 4/5
Tall
Grass
Scenic
Overlook
Trees
courtesy of City of La Crosse
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Terrain:
Uneven
Unpaved
Steep Inclines
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Difficulty:
Hard
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Pets Allowed on Leash
Property Management and Link to More Information:
Grandad Bluff Park is maintained by the City of La Crosse. More information here.