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9.7 miles
Distance
1,339 ft
Climb
-1,311 ft
Descent
1,272 ft
High Point
26 ft
Altitude change
723 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-40.7%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
The outer loop of the La Crosse trail system -- aka "Unicorn" which can be ridden in either direction. It is probably slightly less technical in the CW direction, but only marginally. (Most locals would say that CW is the way it is "meant" to be ridden: https://www.trailforks.com/route/la-crosse-outer-loop-cw/) Use caution and yield if riding CCW when descending VISTA trail, as all other users (ascending riders and especially hikers) have the right-of-way.
Detailed Description
La Crosse Outer Loop CCW is a 10 mile popular expert route located near Southwest Region - WI Wisconsin. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,339 ft with a max elevation of 1,272 ft then descends -1,311 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 15, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 20 min
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Altitude min723 ft
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Altitude start728 ft
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Altitude end755 ft
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Climb1,339 ft
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Descent-1,311 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-40.7%
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Grade min26.6%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 3,018 ft | |||||
| 2,005 ft | |||||
| 528 ft | |||||
| 3,009 ft | |||||
| 2,887 ft | |||||
| 4,288 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Vista Mountain Bike Trail, La Crosse, WI
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