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Lower Hixon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in La Crosse, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lower Hixon Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Trail network amid wooded terrain and bluffs that’s popular for hiking, mountain-biking and trail-running.
What runners say about Lower Hixon Trailhead
“Very beautiful set of trails tucked in the Hixon forest.”
“Peaceful, well groomed, good signage, several rest areas on the road, but not on the trail.”
One of the best tail systems I’ve been on. Lower Hixon is my favorite hiking starting point in the LaCrosse area. Lots of options in distance as well as difficulty. Some trails are shared use; the mountain bikers are good about announcing their presence, many use timber bells to alert they are nearby.
I’m so incredibly stoked that LaCrosse has such an amazing trail network for everyone to enjoy. These trails are a great system built and maintained by an amazing nonprofit in partnership with the city, for everyone to enjoy free of charge.
It’s always a great time when I visit the trails. Peaceful, well groomed, good signage, several rest areas on the road, but not on the trail. It would be nice to see a little bench or designated stump to sit on, along the trails.
I love Hixon! Tons of trails, several viewpoints, lots of options. You can do flat loops, steep paths, or a mix. Very pretty forest. Lots of mushrooms, trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels.
Trail conditions & character
“There are nice views of the bluffs and hikes up the bluffs.”
Plan your run at Lower Hixon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
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