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1.1 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:11:27
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
1,220 ft
Altitude min
1,281 ft
Altitude max
1,239 ft
Altitude start
1,266 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
2,300 ft
Distance climb
1,611 ft
Distance down
1,969 ft
Distance flat
00:11:27
Avg time

Prairie Loop (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #120602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153546 in Trail Running
    • #156674 in Hiking
    • #2640 in Adaptive Biking
    • #4401 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #817 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #875 in Trail Running
    • #1,201 in Hiking
    • #12 in Adaptive Biking
    • #12 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"

Prairie Loop is an easy loop around the perimeter of the prairie.

Access Info

From Main Trail Head and various other locations

Tags
Meadow
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 125 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Prairie Loop (Lower) Trail Reports

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Apr 23, 2025 @ 1:24pm
Apr 23, 2025
 Please do not leave ruts
Nov 22, 2022 @ 1:06pm
Nov 22, 2022
 reporter Freeze / Thaw cycles, melting snow and muddy conditions expected until real winter arrives
Mar 24, 2022 @ 11:00am
Mar 24, 2022
 reporter Closed for Spring thaw Mud and Ice prevalent
Aug 19, 2021 @ 11:58am
Aug 19, 2021
 reporter Dry
Aug 11, 2021 @ 1:26pm
Aug 11, 2021
 reporter Muddy from Recent Flooding and Rains
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on Apr 23, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prairie Loop (Lower) located?
      Prairie Loop (Lower) 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 43.82373, -91.19228.
      ▼ How hard is Prairie Loop (Lower)?
      Prairie Loop (Lower) 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 Prairie Loop (Lower)?
      Prairie Loop (Lower) has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,220 ft to 1,281 ft.
      ▼ Is Prairie Loop (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Prairie Loop (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prairie Loop (Lower)?
      Prairie Loop (Lower) is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prairie Loop (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prairie Loop (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Prairie Loop (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prairie Loop (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prairie Loop (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Prairie Loop (Lower). The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prairie Loop (Lower)?
      Prairie Loop (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,056 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,065 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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