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    • Black River Falls, Wisconsin

      Castle Mound Lookout at Black River State Forest

      5.0
      1.99 mi / 200 ft gain
      This trail is found at the Castle Mounds Campground within the Black River State Forest. Black River State Forest is huge so follow these instructions to get to the correct campgrounds: From I-94, take Black River Falls Exit 116, travel west on Hwy 54 into Black River Falls. Drive to the third s...
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    • Neillsville, Wisconsin

      Levis/Trow Mounds Trail

      5.89 mi / 846 ft gain
      Levis/Trow Mounds Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Neillsville, Wisconsin.
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    • Augusta, Wisconsin

      Photograph The Dells Mill

      This is a fun and scenic stop near Eau Claire, WI.  It is beautiful all year round, but especially in the fall.  The mill was initially used to ground wheat, which was a very important part of Wisconsin's economy during the Civil War era.  It has been used for many different things since then.  C...
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    • Tomah, Wisconsin

      Hike the Mill Bluff Trail

      5.0
      1.25 mi / 175 ft gain
      Mill Bluff State Park is located south of I-90 in Tomah. The park is known for it's featured bluffs that can be seen very prominently in the flat landscapes in the area. The park offers campsites, a small swimming hole, and some hiking trails along the bluffs.  The trail along the main bluffs fol...
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    • Winona, Minnesota

      King's Bluff in Great River Bluffs State Park

      4.0
      2.66 mi / 0 ft gain
      Great River Bluffs State Park follows a series of impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River just south of Winona. For those of you who think Minnesota is as flat as a pancake (and I'm not saying there aren't places in the state that are), Great River Bluffs will be a surprise. King's and Quee...
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    • Trempealeau, Wisconsin

      Canoe the Voyageurs Loop, Perrot State Park

      Perrot State Park, located in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, is home to many tall bluffs, including Brady's Bluff and Trempealeau Mountain. Many elevated hikes give you a wonderful view of the Mississippi River and its surrounding bluffs, but the real treasure is seeing this area from the water by...
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    • La Crosse, Wisconsin

      Hike to La Crosse Ridge

      4 mi / 500 ft gain
      It is easiest to park your vehicle in the Myrick Park parking lot versus your other options. The great thing about parking in that lot rather than along the road/neighborhoods is there is a trailhead right there (and it's free). You can begin hiking this short little trail, which will lead to and...
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    • La Crosse, Wisconsin

      Photograph Grandad Bluff Overlook

      5.0
      It is super easy to get to the Bluff. Park in the parking lot and follow the sidewalk the the Bluff just past the shelter house and giant flag. Grandad Bluff is a 600 foot bluff that overlooks La Crosse Wisconsin. It provided amazing panoramic views of The Mississippi River area. You can even vie...
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    • Eau Claire, Wisconsin

      Big Falls County Park

      5.0
      When I went in 2019 it was free, but their website says there is a fee now. Hike around for an hour or so and then have a picnic. I went around 6pm after work one day and had a wonderful time.  We only saw about a dozen people and during our picnic we had the place to ourselves!  This is a 135 a...
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    • Winona, Minnesota

      Hike up to Garvin Heights Overlook

      1 mi
      Park on Huff Street on the bridge that divides Lake Winona (we parked in the lot by the Visitor Center).  Walk on Huff St. towards the highway (14/61) and turn left on W. Lake Boulevard (be careful here, it’s a busy road).  Continue on Lake Blvd. past Cty Rd. 44 .  Before the first house on Lake ...
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    • Ontario, Wisconsin

      Hike the Hemlock Trail

      4.5
      2.7 mi / 356 ft gain
      Take the unnamed road that turns off of Highway 33 (see map). At the end of this road is a parking lot and the trailhead. The trail will take you along the Kickapoo River in a 2.7 mile loop through hemlock forest. You can see exposed rock formations on this trail. 
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    • Fountain City, Wisconsin

      Explore the Mississippi River at Fountain City

      Just off Highway 35, on the south side of Fountain City, you will find an easy access boat landing with ample parking and suitable ramps to launch your kayak, canoe or motor boat. Coming from central Wisconsin, we drove 95 that runs the ridges of the driftless region and offers beautiful views of...
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    • Necedah, Wisconsin

      Camp at Buckhorn State Park

      3.5
      Buckhorn State Park is located just off of Interstate 94, halfway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis. The park occupies the end of a large peninsula that cuts into the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River.Forty two backpack sites line the outer ring of the peninsula, arranged in clusters of ...
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    • Minnesota City, Minnesota

      Climb Mt. Charity at John A. Latsch State Park

      5.0
      1 mi / 500 ft gain
      John A. Latsh State Park is directly off of Hwy. 61 a few miles north of Winona. Begin your hike at the parking lot, following the signs for the Riverview Trail. The hike itself is a short, but steep climb on a series of steps up the side of the Mt. Charity Bluff. Winding through verdant valley f...
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