Beautiful and very clean!! A bit rough of a hike for little ones but great for outdoor cyclists and backpack hiking!
Natural bluff trails for hiking and cycling
Hixon Forest is a city park in La Crosse with natural trails running through local bluffs and woodlands. We welcome hikers, leashed dogs, and mountain cyclists across routes ranging from easy to intermediate terrains. Our marked trail system connects outdoor recreation paths that overlook the city and surrounding landscape. We are open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM for day hikes, outdoor exploration, and seasonal activities.
Beautiful and very clean!! A bit rough of a hike for little ones but great for outdoor cyclists and backpack hiking!
This place is beautiful, but be warned come with bug spray I never had to fight through so much Mosquitoes in my life, and I'm from East Texas.
Some great trails with some fab static views of the city and surrounding bluffs. Trails are easy to intermediate and are easy to navigate.
I really enjoy hiking here, especially with my dogs! I find myself frustrated with the people that go here. If you bring your dog, keep them on the leash it makes it a safer community for everyone! Other than the minor percentage of people who disrespect the bluffs, I truly love hiking here! It's a beautiful piece of nature all throughout the year! If you see us hiking, feel free to say hi and ask to pet these two dogs they are sweethearts 🥰🐕
Lovely trails, I believe they were rated intermediate. Beautiful views if you're willing to walk a little while to get there. 4 stars instead of 5 because the restrooms are portapotties and kind of gross. However, it is the great outdoors so if you hike often, using the restroom outside isn't a big deal. We also saw frogs and deer which was a huge highlight. Blackberries grow naturally on some parts of the trail. Definitely worth the trip!
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