Upper Hixon Forest

Mandy Hansel

a year ago

Amazing trails for hiking, biking or running! Stunning views of La Crosse! Fantastic trail race, Hixon50, held there each October which I highly recommend!

Melissa Greco

a year ago

We hiked the Upper Hixon Trail near Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, Wisconsin and it was beautiful! The trails are well-marked and the views overlooking the city and Mississippi River are amazing. A great spot to get outside, enjoy nature, and take in some incredible scenery. 🌿🌄 #GetOutside #Hiking #LaCrosseWI #NatureLovers #AdventureAwaits

Jess Jom

a year ago

One of my favorite places to be in summer and fall. The mountain bike trails are top notch and there is something for all skills, levels and ages. The riders on the trails have good trail etiquette, using timber bells and being aware of hikers. Well maintained. I hike, bike, and run these trails and it’s a beautiful oasis. There is ample free parking, bathrooms, picnic tables under mature trees. Bring water as sometimes the water fountain isn’t always working. Pump track is spot on, well maintained and recently updated. There is MTB team practice in the summer on weeknights, so the trails can be more busy than usual, but don’t be discouraged by this, there’s a lot of trails out there so you may not see anyone!

M W D S

5 years ago

This was a beautiful hike especially if you like to go up and down hills. When at the top of the hill you are as high as Granddad's Bluff. This is not as crowded either! Highly recommend stopping here!

Matthew Copus

6 years ago

This is by far one of my more favorite places to spend a day in the wilderness it has so many paths leading through so many different types of terrains and can get pretty rugged at times but also very very well maintained. Some of the most awe inspiring views as you look out over the Mississippi and able to follow all of it's back waters. Then for the next 4 miles your walking through straight wilderness full of every type of tree imaginable. Then you come out to clear grasslands and a rock quarry dating back to the founding of la crosse it self. The wildflowers are amazing and the animal life is everywhere. What an amazing little jewel we have as locals to explore whenever we feel like unplugging and getting away from it all.. I highly recommend this destination to anyone who's never been and for those who have I dont need to tell you you already know 5 out of 5 stars from me