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Great River State Bike Trail Pool 7 |
From I-90 East take the 3rd exit, Highway 35 North to Main Street in Onalaska. Turn right on Main and go six blocks to the Onalaska Tourism Council where you can purchase your pass and get a map of all the bike trail systems in the area. You can exit at many different points along the way or ride the trail to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. The trail is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. |
6 miles of the 24 mile Great River Bike Trail are within the refuge from Black River to Halfway Creek |
Easy. Maximum grade is three percent. The trail surface is finely crushed limestone suitable for walking or biking much of the year. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available when there is adequate snow, but be aware snowmobiles also use the trail. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Great River Trail Pool 13 Spring Lake Area |
Access at Spring Lake near Savanna, Illinois The Great River Trail follows the Mississippi River. The trail covers 60 miles between Rock Island and Savanna, Illinois with a portion going through the Refuge. |
11 miles | Easy. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Great River Trail Pool 13 Thomson Prairie |
Access at Thomson Prairie near Thomson, Illinois The Great River Trail follows the Mississippi River. The trail covers 60 miles between Rock Island and Savanna, Illinois with a portion going through the Refuge. |
2 miles | Easy. |
Last updated:
June 20, 2008
