Upper Mississippi River Refuge
Midwest Region
Upper Mississippi River
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Winona, MN 55987

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Walking and Hiking Trails
Name Directions Length Skill Level
Great River State 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. 
Goose Island Interpretive Trail
Pool 8

From La Crosse, WI take Highway 35 South to County Highway GI (west), the road into Goose Island County Park.  Go across the railroad tracks, across the bridge to the parking area on your right with a flag pole. 1 mile Easy.The trail has little to no grade. 
Sturgeon Slough
Pool 10		 From Prairie du Chien go west on HWY 18 across river bridge. On the north side of bridge is a parking lot for the trail. .8 miles Easy. The trail can be muddy during wet periods.
Last updated: June 20, 2008