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3,406 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,215 ft
Altitude max
1,215 ft
Altitude start
1,198 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance climb
1,253 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time
Compass Loop (North) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGateway Trails
La Crosse, Wisconsin -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Year Opened2020
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Land OwnerOutdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"
Trail 7 (Name TBD) is an easy flow trail open for mountain biking and hiking. This is a great trail for kids and new riders.
New in July of 2020, part of the Grandad Bluff Trails as a partnership with City of La Crosse / Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA Trails) / IMBA Trail Solutions / VeloCity Projects, and Built By Rock Solid Trail Contractors
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 32 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 356 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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(43.812540, -91.200380)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Compass Loop (North)
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Where is Compass Loop (North) located?
Compass Loop (North) is located in Gateway Trails, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Gateway Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.81254, -91.20038.
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How hard is Compass Loop (North)?
Compass Loop (North) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Compass Loop (North)?
Compass Loop (North) has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,215 ft.
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Is Compass Loop (North) a point to point trail?
Compass Loop (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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