La Crosse Nature Guide
A one-stop resource of outdoor places for nature connections in La Crosse County
Swift Creek Trail
Hiking/Walking
Biking
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:
530 Wollan Pl
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.791592, -91.245088)
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Directions:
Head north on West Ave S toward Jackson St. Turn left at the first cross street onto Jackson St and continue straight. Turn left onto 7th St S. Turn left onto Wollan Pl. Destination will be the Gundersen Health parking lot on your right. Trail access is located at the back of the parking lot.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
None: the Gundersen Health Parking lot is private. Limited parking available on street.
Street View of Trailhead
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Access Point #1
Address:
Joseph Houska Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
(Lat-Longitude: 43.802483, -91.256212)
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Directions:
Head north on West Ave S toward Jackson St. Turn left at the first cross street onto Jackson and continue straight. Turn left onto Norplex Dr then turn right onto Hood St. Turn right onto Joseph Houska Dr. Continue to the end of Joseph Houska Dr and turn right into a gravel parking lot where you can access the trail.
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Map View of Location
Parking:
There is a gravel parking lot at the start of the trail.
Street View of Trailhead & Parking
Accessible By Public Transport?
No
Site Information
Dominant Features
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Biodiversity Rating: 2/5
Mowed
Grass
courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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Terrain:
Smooth
Paved
Flat
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Difficulty:
Easy
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Pets Allowed on Leash
Property Management and Link to More Information:
This property is owned and managed by the City of La Crosse. More information here.
