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

Caddyshack2,635 ft
Vista2 miles
Quarry Trail4,334 ft
boB3,176 ft
Mr Hyde2,894 ft
OB11,729 ft
Aspen3,015 ft
Vista2 miles
Vista (2) - Building Champions Trail1 mile
Stinky's1,152 ft
Stinky's2,087 ft
Still Hill1,811 ft
Twister1,617 ft
Still Hill1,588 ft
Chicanery (PT1)1,460 ft
Moonshine1,417 ft
Chicanery1,677 ft
Quarry Trail4,629 ft
boB3,009 ft
Twister696 ft
Mr Hyde3,087 ft
Hill Pig535 ft
Twister1,624 ft
Twister3,780 ft
Prairie Loop (Lower)3,291 ft
Vista (2) - Building Champions Trail1 mile
Wood Duck3,209 ft
Marsh Loop2,441 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
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -34.8%
  • Grade min
    32.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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