La Crosse Nature Guide
A one-stop resource of outdoor places for nature connections in La Crosse County
Great River State Park Trail
Hiking/Walking
Biking
Snow-shoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Canoeing
There are multiple access points for this location. Specific details for each trailhead can be found numbered, respectively, below. Alternative access points are marked on the map in green.
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Location / Access
Access Point #1
Address:
Cty Hwy B
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.859722, -91.201517)
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Directions:
Heading north on West Ave S toward Jackson St, turn right onto La Crosse St and then turn left onto WI-16. Continue straight onto WI-16 E/WI-16 Trunk E. Turn right onto Co Hwy B/Co Rd B. Turn left onto Great River State Park Trail.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot.
Overview of Trailhead & Parking
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #2
Address:
Oak Forest Dr
Onalaska, WI 54650
(Lat-Longitude: 43.873632, -91.228096)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, head north on West Ave S toward Jackson St. Continue onto Lang Dr and continue onto George St. Turn right onto Rose St and then keep left to stay on Rose St. Turn right onto Oak Forest Dr. Take a slight right to stay on Oak Forest Dr.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot.
Street View of Trailhead & Parking
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #3: Great River Landing
Address:
107 S Court S
Onalaska, WI 54650
(Lat-Longitude: 43.882405, -91.234632)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, follow West Ave S, George St, and Rose St to 2nd Ave S in Onalaska. Continue onto 2nd Ave S, then turn left onto Irvin St. Turn right onto Court Rd/Great River State Park Trail.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot at the trailhead.
Street View of Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #4
Address:
Cty Rd ZN
Onalaska, WI 54650
(Lat-Longitude: 43.927768, -91.258884)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, follow West Ave S, George St, and Rose St to 2nd Ave S in Onalaska. Continue onto 2nd Ave S to follow WI-35 N. Turn left onto County Rd OT then turn left onto County Rd ZN.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot adjacent to the trailhead.
Street View of Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #5
Address:
Lytle Rd
Onalaska, WI 54650
(Lat-Longitude: 43.959284, -91.336843)
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Directions:
From La Crosse, follow West Ave S, George St, and Rose St to 2nd Ave S in Onalaska. Continue straight onto WI-35 N/2nd Ave S. Turn left onto County Rd and continue onto County Hwy Z.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a paved parking lot at the trail entrance.
Overview of Trailhead & Parking
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Site Information
Dominant Features
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Biodiversity Rating: 5/5
courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Terrain:
Flat
Unpaved
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Difficulty:
Easy
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Pets Allowed on Leash
Additional Notes:
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Bikers 16 years and older require a State Trail Pass. Not required for other activities.
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Trail is shared with snowmobiles in winter.
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Trail is poorly maintained.
Tall
Grass
Water
Features
Trees
Property Management and Link to More Information:
This property is owned and maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
For more information, click here.
