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4,590 ft
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
1,020 ft
Altitude min
1,256 ft
Altitude max
1,256 ft
Altitude start
1,165 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-32.1%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1,427 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
1,083 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time
OB1 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHixon Forest - Lower and Upper
La Crosse, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll seasons, when dry
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerOutdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 274 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Directions to ob1-117848 trailhead
(43.825290, -91.184870)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,339 ft • 7 • Loop •
The outer loop of the La Crosse trail system -- aka "Unicorn" which can be ridden in either direction. It...
10 miles • 1,351 ft • 28 • Loop •
The outer loop of the La Crosse trail system -- aka "Unicorn" which can be ridden in either direction. It...
★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 2,180 ft • 29 •
A challenging route including lots of fun descents with few repeated sections
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Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper
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Trailforks & contributors - #117848 - 1,809 views
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Frequently Asked Questions About OB1
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Where is OB1 located?
OB1 is located in Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.82529, -91.18487.
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How hard is OB1?
OB1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for OB1?
OB1 has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,020 ft to 1,256 ft.
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Is OB1 a point to point trail?
OB1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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