Type: Trail, Point-to-point
Difficulty: 3 / 10
Filed Under: Cycling
The La Crosse River State Trail has been developed from abandoned Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Sparta and La Crosse. Prairie remnants, farmlands, trout streams, hardwood forests and wetlands are found along the trail. Packed limestone screenings provide a smooth riding surface. The bridges have planked floors and railings in place for riders safety. A new bridge (1998) at Medary crosses an active rail line running parallel to the trail. This bridge connects the La Crosse River State Trail to the Great River State Trail.
The La Crosse River State Trail is a connecting link between the Great River State Trail and the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. Beyond Elroy lies the 400 Trail with 22 miles of scenic beauty connecting Elroy to Reedsburg. Recreationalists have approximately 101 miles of biking between Perrot State Park near Trempealeau and Reedsburg, Wis.
Trail passes for 1 day are $4. For more information, see:
http://www.lacrosseriverstatetrail.org/trpasses.htm
For general infromation on the trail, also see:
http://www.lacrosseriverstatetrail.org/main.htm
Directions from Interstate 90 to Sparta Trailhead:
Exit #25 Sparta (follow signs)
North on Hwy 27 (1.2 mi)
East (Right) on Hwy 16 (.4 mi)
South (Right) on Water St (.5 mi)
to La Crosse River State Trial
111 Milwaukee Street
Parking, restroom facilities and connection
to Elroy-Sparta State Trail
Directions from Interstate 90 to Medary Trailhead:
Exit #5 La Crosse (follow signs)
West on Hwy 16 (1.5 mi)
East (Left) on CTH B (.3 mi)
to La Crosse River State Trial
Parking, restroom facilities and connection
to Great River State Trail.
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