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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

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Site Information

Dominant Features

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Biodiversity Rating: 4/5

Tall
Grass
Scenic
Overlook
Trees

Trail Map - (click for map) 

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.

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