La Crosse Nature Guide
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Hixon Forest
Hiking/Walking
Biking
Snow-shoeing
Cross Country Skiing
There are multiple access points for this location. Specific details for each point can be found numbered, respectively, below.
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Location / Access
Access Point #1: Rotary Vista, Bicentennial, Hickory, and Winter Ski Trails
Address:
Milson Ct
La Crosse, WI
(Lat-Longitude: 43.820459, -91.210973)
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Directions:
From La Crosse St, head north on Hwy 16 towards Onalaska. Turn right onto Bluff Pass and immediately right onto Milson Ct. Parking lot and trailheads are at the end of the cul-de-sac
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot at the end of Milson Ct.
Overview of Parking Location and Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #2: Bicentennial Trail
Address:
Cty Rd FA
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.821673, -91.191672)
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Directions:
From Losey Blvd, head east on Main Street, which becomes Bliss Rd. Continue past the entrance to Grandad's Bluff to Cty Road FA. Turn left onto FA. The trailhead will be on your left opposite the National Weather Service and Upper Hixon Forest.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot across the road from the trailhead.
Street View of Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #3: Rotary Vista Trail
Address:
Rim of the City Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.826307, -91.204204)
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Directions:
From Losey Blvd, head east on Main Street, which becomes Bliss Rd. Continue past the entrance to Grandad's Bluff to Cty Road FA. Turn left onto FA. Turn left onto Rim of the City Rd. Trailhead will be on your left.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
Parking regulations to be determined.
Street View of Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #4: Oak Trail
Address:
Bliss Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.815192, -91.211616)
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Directions:
From Losey Blvd, head east on Main Street, which becomes Bliss Rd. At the first sharp righthand curve up Bliss Rd there will be a gravel parking lot at the trailhead. Use caution crossing the road to the parking lot.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot at the trailhead.
Street View of Parking Location
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #5: Oak Trail
Address:
Bliss Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.812339, -91.191813)
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Directions:
From Losey Blvd, head east on Main Street, which becomes Bliss Rd. Continue on Bliss Rd up the Bluff. The trailhead parking lot will be on your left just past Alpine Inn.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot at the trailhead.
Street View of Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #6: Oak Trail (Alternative Trail Access)
Address:
Bliss Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.815087, -91.209074)
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Directions:
From Losey Blvd, head east on Main Street, which becomes Bliss Rd. Continue on Bliss Rd up the Bluff. Just past the trailhead is a second gravel parking area on your left.
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Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot. No kiosk at this site. Trail access at far side of parking area.
Street View of Parking Location
Site Information
Dominant Features
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Biodiversity Rating: 3/5
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Terrain:
Uneven
Unpaved
Mixed Inclines - Refer to Trail Map
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Difficulty:
Easy to Difficult - Refer to Trail Map
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Pets Allowed on Leash
Additional Notes:
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Hixon Forest Trails connect at various points throughout the forest.
Trees
Tall
Grass
Property Management and Link to More Information:
This property is owned and maintained by the City of La Crosse. For more information, click here.
