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2,625 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
844 ft
Altitude min
962 ft
Altitude max
949 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance climb
1,352 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Wolfsbane Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gateway Trails
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97445 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148734 in Trail Running
    • #90976 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #698 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #845 in Trail Running
    • #735 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"

Wolfsbane - 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 playful blue level trail that is a good example of modern single track with an old school tighter feel.

Tags
Berms
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 64 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Sep 3, 2024 @ 11:18am
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Aug 7, 2024 @ 5:09am
Aug 7, 2024
 tree down
Nov 22, 2022 @ 1:06pm
Nov 22, 2022
 reporter Freeze / Thaw cycles, melting snow and muddy conditions expected until real winter arrives
Apr 16, 2022 @ 7:05pm
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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on Sep 3, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wolfsbane located?
      Wolfsbane is located in Gateway Trails, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Gateway Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.81081, -91.21033.
      ▼ How hard is Wolfsbane?
      Wolfsbane is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wolfsbane?
      Wolfsbane has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 151 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 844 ft to 962 ft.
      ▼ Is Wolfsbane a point to point trail?
      Wolfsbane is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wolfsbane?
      Wolfsbane is 2,625 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wolfsbane?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wolfsbane. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wolfsbane? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wolfsbane are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wolfsbane?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Wolfsbane. The trail is 2,625 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wolfsbane?
      Wolfsbane is a very popular trail. There have been 2,614 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,881 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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