more stats
2,221 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
1,179 ft
Altitude min
1,222 ft
Altitude max
1,198 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
25%
Grade min
1,060 ft
Distance climb
837 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Crosse
    , Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #22934 in Hiking [+]
    • #10851 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #218 in Hiking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #94 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of La Crosse Parks Dept

Birch Trail otherwise known as the Educational Loop is a Hike Only trail with access to multiple vista's or lookouts that provide a easy hike from the top to see some of the most stunning topography of the region, including rare goat prairie (No Goats).

Access Info

From Vista or Bicentennial Trail

Disclaimer

Hike Only - No Bikes

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MeadowViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Birch Trail (Educational Loop) located?
      Birch Trail (Educational Loop) is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the La Crosse trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.82181, -91.19517.
      ▼ How hard is Birch Trail (Educational Loop)?
      Birch Trail (Educational Loop) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birch Trail (Educational Loop)?
      Birch Trail (Educational Loop) has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,179 ft to 1,222 ft.
      ▼ Is Birch Trail (Educational Loop) a point to point trail?
      Birch Trail (Educational Loop) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Birch Trail (Educational Loop)?
      Birch Trail (Educational Loop) is 2,221 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birch Trail (Educational Loop)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Birch Trail (Educational Loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Birch Trail (Educational Loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birch Trail (Educational Loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Birch Trail (Educational Loop)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to hike Birch Trail (Educational Loop). The trail is 2,221 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Birch Trail (Educational Loop)?
      Birch Trail (Educational Loop) is a very popular trail. There have been 323 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 325 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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