more stats
3,406 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:03:24
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
00:03:24
Avg time

Compass Loop (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gateway Trails
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135698 in Trail Running
    • #118814 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #630 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #775 in Trail Running
    • #929 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor 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

Tags
BermsFlowyKid friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 394 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Compass Loop (North) Trail Reports

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Oct 27, 2024 @ 9:14am
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Sep 3, 2024 @ 11:18am
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Nov 22, 2022 @ 1:06pm
Nov 22, 2022
 reporter Freeze / Thaw cycles, melting snow and muddy conditions expected until real winter arrives
Apr 26, 2022 @ 8:52am
Apr 26, 2022
Apr 16, 2022 @ 7:06pm
Apr 16, 2022
 Too wet to ride, stay off!
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on Oct 27, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Compass Loop (North)?
      Compass Loop (North) is 3,406 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Compass Loop (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Compass Loop (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Compass Loop (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Compass Loop (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Compass Loop (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Compass Loop (North). The trail is 3,406 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Compass Loop (North)?
      Compass Loop (North) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,109 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,660 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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