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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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Details about Upper Hixon Forest.

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What the park department lists

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

Confirmed features

  • Trails
  • Reservable space
  • Dogs allowed
  • Bike trails
Visitor notesRecent public review themes with source links.

These are themes from recent public reviews, not our own rating or a firsthand 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.

Review themes checked July 2026 from Google reviews via Wanderlog.

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Official park information

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.

Open City of La Crosse trails
Address
709 County Road FA, La Crosse, WI 54601
Park hours
Open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Details checked
July 2026
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Upper Hixon Forest

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Dog policy
City rules require dogs to stay attended and on a leash in parks and trails. Clean up after them and follow any restrictions posted at the park. Check the policy
Recent visitor feedback
Review themes checked July 2026