Bluffside Park Mountain Biking Trails

Bluffside Park is home to some of the best single track mountain biking trails in the state. The wide variance in difficulty and trail type throughout the park makes it an ideal location for both beginners and experts alike. The Bluffside region holds miles of premier hiking trails, and picturesque lookouts over the valley. Exposed sandstone formations along the bluffs edge serve as exemplar samples of regional geologic structure.

Located at the lower trail head, behind Holzinger Lodge, The Lumberyard is an easily accessible winter playground, Winona’s answer to big mountain backcountry.

This area of Bluffside Park provides ideal terrain for snowboarding, skiing and snowshoeing all just a stones throw from the Holzinger Lodge parking lot. The switchback paths leading up the bluff side are perfect for winter hiking and snowshoe excursions under wintery conditions. Bluffside Park is Winona’s one stop winter recreation oasis.

Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country

Holzinger Lodge Parking Area & Trailhead

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Official Trail Map

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Trail info last updated May 25, 2025

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Mountain Bike
26 trails
Hike
26 trails
Trail Running
26 trails

Region Details

Region Status

Open as of May 25, 2025

Local Trail Association

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Trails Mountain Bike

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Trails Hike

Trails Trail Running

Trails Snowshoe

Total Distance

17 miles

Total Descent Distance

6 miles

Total Descent

3,177 ft

Total Vertical

560 ft

Highest Trailhead

1,211 ft

Reports

163

Photos

Completed Counter

1,492

Popular Bluffside Park Mountain Biking Trails

Trailhead Connector 1

• 100 ★ 0.0 • 449 ft • 10 ft • 123 •

Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

High Rollers

• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 258 ft • 122 •

Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 258 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

OPE!

• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 469 ft • 115 •

Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 469 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

Wildwood North

• 95 ★ 2.7 • 5,272 ft • 94 ft • 109 •

Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 94 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 49 minutes to complete this trail.

Danger Noodle Warning!

• 85 ★ 4.4 • 5,226 ft • 29 ft • 99 •

Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Upper Connector

• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2,067 ft • 32 ft • 77 •

Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 32 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Zinger

• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 73 •

Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 135 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Chickadee Circuit

• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 89 ft • 69 •

Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 89 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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Photos of Bluffside Park Mountain Bike

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Danger Noodle

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Chickadee Circuit

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Lower Connector

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Videos of Bluffside Park Mountain Bike

Recent Trail Reports

trail	date	condition	info	user
Lower Connector	May 25, 2025 @ 7:56am May 25, 2025	Dry	Tree down	trailforks Trailforks
Wildwood West	Aug 18, 2024 @ 8:56am Aug 18, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks
Chickadee Circuit	Aug 18, 2024 @ 8:56am Aug 18, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks
Wildwood east	Aug 18, 2024 @ 8:56am Aug 18, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks
Wildwood North	Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:02am Jun 30, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks
Cistern	Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:02am Jun 30, 2024	Ideal	Tree down	trailforks Trailforks
Rollers	Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:02am Jun 30, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks
Low Rollers	Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:02am Jun 30, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks
Danger Noodle	Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:02am Jun 30, 2024	Dry	Two trees down	trailforks Trailforks
Chickadee Circuit Access	Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:02am Jun 30, 2024	Ideal		trailforks Trailforks

Activity Feed

username	action	type	title	date
SeanOpRL6N	comment	trail	activity #101889484	Aug 19, 2026 @ 7:24pm Aug 19, 2026
Benj8xGzb	vote	trail	activity #99998220 and 1 more	Jul 25, 2026 @ 12:57pm Jul 25, 2026
Edw3rd	wishlist	region	activity #98527872	Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:29pm Jul 5, 2026
Edw3rd	wishlist	region	activity #98495696	Jul 5, 2026 @ 6:40am Jul 5, 2026
Ianthabear	comment	trail	activity #96341025	Jun 5, 2026 @ 8:53pm Jun 5, 2026

username	type	title	comment	date
SeanOpRL6N	trail	Salad Bar	Unless you have guts	Aug 19, 2026 @ 7:24pm Aug 19, 2026
Ianthabear	trail	Salad Bar	Hiking trail only, no MTB	Jun 5, 2026 @ 8:53pm Jun 5, 2026
gengnom	trail	Chickadee Circuit	Super nice for small riders that do not like...	Aug 6, 2025 @ 6:41am Aug 6, 2025
gregaspenson	trail	OPE!	Feels more like a strenuous green with blue...	Sep 3, 2024 @ 6:56am Sep 3, 2024
daxianne	trail	Wildwood North	Didn't realize I signed up for all these...	Nov 9, 2023 @ 3:22pm Nov 9, 2023

Nearby Areas

name			distance
Lake Park			0.9 km
Cherry Hill	2	5	3.8 km
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge			6.7 km
Perrot State Park	3		9.9 km
Whispering Hills Park			19.4 km

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Activity Type Stats

activitytype	trails	distance	descent	descent distance	total vertical	global rank	state rank	photos	reports	activity logs
Mountain Bike	26	17 miles	3,179 ft	6 miles	561 ft	#5,097	#1,841	70	163	1,321
E-Bike	2	4,491 ft	95 ft	1,483 ft	545 ft				33	40
Gravel Bike	1	2,165 ft	7 ft	509 ft	7 ft	#5,287	#2,298		1
Adaptive Bike	1	2,165 ft	7 ft	509 ft	7 ft	#5,294	#2,298		2
Hike	26	17 miles	3,179 ft	6 miles	561 ft	#9,871	#3,750		163	131
Trail Running	26	17 miles	3,179 ft	6 miles	561 ft	#8,377	#2,860		163	171
Snowshoe	1	2,326 ft	92 ft	974 ft	82 ft					1

Frequently Asked Questions

▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bluffside Park?

The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bluffside Park are:

Chickadee Circuit (4.1/5)
OPE! (4.1/5)
Zinger (4.1/5)
Danger Noodle (4/5)
Wildwood North (3.5/5)

View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.

▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Bluffside Park?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Bluffside Park are:

July (49 activities)
August (47 activities)
September (35 activities)

Check the Bluffside Park reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.

▼ Where can I park to ride in Bluffside Park?

There are 3 parking locations listed in Bluffside Park. The most popular parking spots are:

View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.

▼ What is the longest trail in Bluffside Park?

The longest trail in Bluffside Park is High Rollers at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.

▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bluffside Park?

The best hiking trails in Bluffside Park are:

View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.

▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bluffside Park?

The best trail running trails in Bluffside Park are:

View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.

▼ How many trails are in Bluffside Park?

Bluffside Park has a total of 26 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bluffside Park to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.

▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bluffside Park?

The trail with the most elevation gain in Bluffside Park is OPE! with 469 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.

▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bluffside Park?

The trail with the most elevation descent in Bluffside Park is Powerline Trail with 505 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.

▼ What activities are most popular in Bluffside Park?

Bluffside Park supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.

▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bluffside Park?

The steepest mountain biking trail in Bluffside Park is West Lake Boulevard Trailhead & Parking with an average grade of 11%. View all trails sorted by grade.

▼ Are the trails open in Bluffside Park?

The overall region status for Bluffside Park is Clear / Green. Out of 24 trails: