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La Crosse

Upper Hixon Forest

A blufftop forest trail system for hiking, running, and mountain biking, with rugged terrain and overlooks above the Mississippi River valley.

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Official overview

What the park agency lists.

The City lists Upper Hixon Forest as a mapped trail system at the County Road FA trailhead; the trail system and Upper Hixon Pavilion can be reserved through the Parks Department.

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Community feedback

What the community says.

These are dated, neutral themes from public visitor feedback. They are not a Coulee Region Parks Guide rating or a personal visit report.

  • Hikers, runners, and mountain bikers describe a well-kept network with varied terrain and broad Mississippi River views.
  • Visitors mention a mix of rugged climbs, woodland routes, grassland, and quarry scenery rather than one simple loop.
  • Reviews also note the shared-use nature of the trails and regular bike activity, especially during summer team practices.

Good to know: Bring water and use a current trail map or navigation app; some routes are rugged and the network is shared with mountain bikes.

Themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.

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Verified features

What is available at this park.

  • Upper Hixon Forest trail map
  • Natural-surface forest trails
  • County Road FA trailhead
  • Reservable Upper Hixon Pavilion

Before you go

Practical details

Address
709 County Road FA, La Crosse, WI 54601
Official source
City of La Crosse trails
Map location
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Community feedback
Review themes checked July 2026