Basic Information
La Crosse River State Trail
Trail facts
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 22 Miles
- Surface: Crushed limestone
- Counties: La Crosse, Monroe
- Communities: La Crosse, West Salem, Bangor, Rockland, Sparta
Directions
Sparta: The depot is at 111 Milwaukee Street, Sparta. Exit I-90 on State Highway 16/71 and go west about two miles to Water Street, then south about 0.6 miles to Milwaukee Street. The Sparta Depot serves as trail headquarters. A bridge over Interstate Highway 90 in Sparta connects the La Crosse River Trail to the Elroy-Sparta State Trail on the east end.
Bangor: Exit I-90 on State Highway 162 and go north about 0.3 miles.
Medary: Trailhead is about a mile east of North La Crosse. Exit I-90 on State Highway 16 and go south about 1.5 miles to County Highway B, then east about 0.3 miles. A bridge over the active rail line at Medary connects the La Crosse River State Trail to the Great River State Trail to the north.
Hours
The trail is open year-round.
Fees
State trail passes are required for bikers 16 and older. Daily and seasonal passes are available at the Sparta depot - trail headquarters, 111 Milwaukee Street, Sparta and outlets in towns along the trail.
Planning and management
For more information about planning for this property, see Property Master Plans.
Friends group
Friends of the La Crosse River State Trail [exit DNR]
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