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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #86628 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18579 in Trail Running
    • #92117 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All seasons, when dry
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"

OB1 serves as a bidirectional climbing return for JEDi, Nerfherder, and Vader.

Access Info

Access from Twister and Prairie Trails - Newly rebuilt in 2018

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 143 miles avg distance
All
  • 278 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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OB1 Trail Reports

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Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm
Apr 23, 2025
 Please do not leave ruts
Nov 18, 2023 @ 2:44am
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Aug 23, 2023 @ 3:19am
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May 25, 2023 @ 11:43pm
May 25, 2023
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is OB1?
      OB1 is 4,590 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on OB1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on OB1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride OB1?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride OB1 are:
      • November (20 activities)
      • October (17 activities)
      • August (15 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access OB1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to OB1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride OB1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride OB1. The trail is 4,590 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is OB1?
      OB1 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2,888 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,553 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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