Hixon Forest is 850 acres of forested land in La Crosse with 34 miles of trails. The recreational area is split into two main sections: Upper Hixon, which has 9 miles of mountain biking trails, a pump track and a 10 acre planted prairie; and Lower Hixon, which has 3.5 miles of shared use (hike/bike) trails and 11 miles of looping (hike only) trails.

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See the map here or download the Trailforks App on your mobile device and search for “Upper Hixon Forest.”

Lower Hixon forest has 10K of groomed ski trails in the woods and Forest Hills Golf Course.  Fat bikes are allowed on the Bicentennial road, but not the golf course.  There are also 8 miles of single track for snow shoeing.

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Hixon Ski Trails Map from City Of La Crosse

Levis/Trow Mounds provide more than 24 miles of designated single track off-road bicycle trails and an additional 15 miles of cross-country ski trails. Levis even provides winter biking opportunities for the fat-tire enthusiasts!

Entirely located on county forestlands, Levis/Trow Mounds provides diverse riding conditions ranging from easy to very difficult trail loops. Volunteer assistance on maintaining and developing Levis/Trow Mounds continues to be an important part of the trail system.

For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.

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Levis/Trow Mound Recreational Area Map

Sidie Hollow is a beautiful park!  With 521 acres, 74 campsites, 2 picnic shelters, a 38 acre lake, two clear and cold water trout streams, fishing piers, a boat launch, nearly 10 miles of multi-use hiking and mountain bike trails and two playground areas, Sidie Hollow has proven to be a recreation destination for residents and visitors of Vernon County.

For more information, visit their website.

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Sidie Hollow County Park and Trail Map