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564 ft
Distance
-39 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
837 ft
Altitude min
877 ft
Altitude max
877 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Onion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lowes Creek County Park
    Eau Claire, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72932 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116928 in E-Biking
    • #115218 in Trail Running
    • #133643 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #565 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #427 in E-Biking
    • #673 in Trail Running
    • #1,030 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Eau Claire County Parks Department

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AI Generated Description

Onion is a 564 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Eau Claire Wisconsin. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Menominee)
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Jul 17, 2024 @ 7:25am
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Apr 10, 2024 @ 12:59pm
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Oct 24, 2023 @ 6:56am
Oct 24, 2023
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Onion Trail, Lowes Creek Trails, Eau Claire, WI
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      0:22 | 206 | Nov 10, 2024 , Eau Claire

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      Lowes Creek County Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Onion located?
      Onion is located in Lowes Creek County Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Lowes Creek County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.75748, -91.46635.
      ▼ How hard is Onion?
      Onion is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Onion?
      The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 837 ft to 877 ft.
      ▼ Is Onion a point to point trail?
      Yes, Onion is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Onion?
      Onion is 564 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Onion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Onion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Onion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Onion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Onion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Onion. The trail is 564 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Onion?
      Onion is a very popular trail. There have been 3,081 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,296 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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