Mountain Bike

9.5 miles

Distance

1,351 ft

Climb

-1,372 ft

Descent

1,270 ft

High Point

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. The CCW route can be found here: https://www.trailforks.com/route/la-crosse-outer-loop-ccw/) Use caution and yield when descending VISTA trail, as all other users (ascending riders and especially hikers) have the right-of-way.

Detailed Description

La Crosse Outer Loop CW is a 10 mile moderately 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 28 trails. This route climbs 1,351 ft with a max elevation of 1,270 ft then descends -1,372 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Caddyshack				2,635 ft
	Vista				2 miles
	Quarry Trail				4,334 ft
	boB				3,176 ft
	Mr Hyde				2,894 ft
	OB1				1,729 ft
	Aspen				3,015 ft
	Vista				2 miles
	Vista (2) - Building Champions Trail				1 mile
	Stinky's				1,152 ft
	Stinky's				2,087 ft
	Still Hill				1,811 ft
	Twister				1,617 ft
	Still Hill				1,588 ft
	Chicanery (PT1)				1,460 ft
	Moonshine				1,417 ft
	Chicanery				1,677 ft
	Quarry Trail				4,629 ft
	boB				3,009 ft
	Twister				696 ft
	Mr Hyde				3,087 ft
	Hill Pig				535 ft
	Twister				1,624 ft
	Twister				3,780 ft
	Prairie Loop (Lower)				3,291 ft
	Vista (2) - Building Champions Trail				1 mile
	Wood Duck				3,209 ft
	Marsh Loop				2,441 ft

Details

Riding area

Southwest Region - WI
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

11

More Stats for La Crosse Outer Loop CW mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 18 min
Altitude min

726 ft
Altitude start

747 ft
Altitude end

728 ft
Grade max

-34.8%
Grade min

32.8%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

5 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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Vista (2) - Building Champions Trail	Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm Apr 23, 2025	Please do not leave ruts
Twister	Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm Apr 23, 2025	Please do not leave ruts
Twister	Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm Apr 23, 2025	Please do not leave ruts
Twister	Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm Apr 23, 2025	Please do not leave ruts
Stinky's	Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm Apr 23, 2025	Please do not leave ruts