2,310 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
00:02:40
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Nerfherder DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Global Ranking
    #26431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36342 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"

Downhill Trail Build by Rock Solid Trail Contractors in 2018. Designed as a intermediate Level DH with Jumps, Berms & Rollers. Best resembles a linear pumptrack.

Access Info

Access from Twister via the Prairie Loop

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Nerfherder DH mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -186 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,060 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,252 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,252 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,066 ft
  • Grade
    -8%
  • Grade max
    -26.3%
  • Grade min
    10.3%
  • Distance climb
    148 ft
  • Distance down
    1,650 ft
  • Distance flat
    512 ft
  • Avg time
    00:02:40
  • Avg reverse time
    00:10:24
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      Nerfherder DH Trail Reports

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      Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm
      3 days
      		 Please do not leave ruts
      Nov 18, 2023 @ 2:44am
      Nov 18, 2023
      Aug 23, 2023 @ 3:19am
      Aug 23, 2023
      May 25, 2023 @ 11:43pm
      May 25, 2023
      Nov 22, 2022 @ 1:06pm
      Nov 22, 2022
      		 reporter Freeze / Thaw cycles, melting snow and muddy conditions expected until real winter arrives
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 2 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 5 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      All
      • 192 rides
      • Last: Apr 19, 2025

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      Jul 30, 2018 @ 12:21pm
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      Jul 30, 2018 @ 12:04pm
      Jul 30, 2018

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