La Crosse Nature Guide

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La Crosse River State Trail

Hiking/Walking

Biking

Cross Country Skiing

Snow-shoeing

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: 43.859840, -91.201432)

Directions:

Heading north on West Ave S toward Jackson St, turn right onto La Crosse St 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.

Map View of Location

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Parking:

There is a paved parking lot at the trailhead.

Overview of Trailhead & Parking

Accessible By Public Transport?

Access Point #2

Address:

Leonard St S and Mill St S

West Salem, WI 54669

(Lat-Longitude: 43.894701, -91.080514)

Directions:

Start on I-90 E and continue to Neshonoc Rd in West Salem. Take exit 12 toward Wisconsin C/W Salem. Turn left onto Neshonoc Rd, then turn left onto City Loop, and then turn left onto Jefferson St E. Turn right on Mills St and then turn left into the West Salem Bike Depot parking lot where you can access the trail.

Map View of Location

Parking:

There is a paved parking lot at the start of the trail.

Street View of Trailhead & Parking

Accessible By Public Transport?

Access Point #3

Address:

S Commercial St

Rockland, WI 54653

(Lat-Longitude: 43.902879, -90.920098)

Directions:

From La Crosse, start on I-90 E towards Madison. Take exit 15 for WI-162 toward Bangor/Coon Valley. Turn left on WI-162 N. Turn right onto 17th Ave N. (17th Ave N turns left and becomes Commercial St) Continue onto Co Hwy U, then turn right onto N Commercial St.

Map View of Location

Parking:

Roadside parking near trail.