1.0 mile
Distance
451 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:11:16
Avg time
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Tramway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gateway Trails
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #14353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19239 in Trail Running
    • #10050 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor Recreation Alliance \"ORA Trails\"

Tramway - New in fall of 2020, part of the Grandad Bluff Trails as a partnership with City of La Crosse / Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA Trails) / IMBA Trail Solutions / VeloCity Projects, and Built By Rock Solid Trail Contractors.

This is a blue level trail with many turns and switchback. This trail serves as the primary shared use connection from 29th St in La Crosse to the heart of the trail network in the quarry near the top. This is a Bi-directional shared use trail so please watch for uphill traffic and hikers.

The name of this trail references the tram that was used in the late 1880's and early 1900's when this was the site of a limestone quarry. Much of the stone from this quarry can been seen in some of the larger history Victoria houses located in La Crosse.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Tramway multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    405 ft
  • Altitude min
    714 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,119 ft
  • Altitude start
    714 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,119 ft
  • Grade
    7.6%
  • Grade max
    -15.4%
  • Grade min
    28.8%
  • Distance climb
    3,904 ft
  • Distance down
    801 ft
  • Distance flat
    597 ft
  • Avg time
    00:11:16
  • Avg reverse time
    00:07:13
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on Nov 22, 2022
Freeze/thaw Cycle
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      Tramway Trail Reports

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      Nov 22, 2022 @ 1:06pm
      Nov 22, 2022
      		 reporter Freeze / Thaw cycles, melting snow and muddy conditions expected until real winter arrives
      Aug 18, 2022 @ 5:25pm
      Aug 18, 2022
      Jul 7, 2022 @ 5:12pm
      Jul 7, 2022
      		 tree down
      Apr 16, 2022 @ 7:04pm
      Apr 16, 2022
      		 Trails are ok, some wet spots. Compass trails are still pretty rough.
      Mar 24, 2022 @ 11:00am
      Mar 24, 2022
      		 reporter Closed for Spring thaw Mud and Ice prevalent
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 25 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 364 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
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      • 1,928 rides
      • Last: Sep 9, 2024

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