Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI)

La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

26.9 miles (43.3 km) · 1,486 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI) is a 26.9-mile loop route in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, gaining 1,453 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.9 miles gaining 702 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	26.9 mi (43.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,486 ft (453 m)
Average gain	55 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	21.2 mi, 512 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI)

How much elevation gain does Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI) have?

Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI) has 1,486 ft (453 m) of elevation gain over 26.9 miles (43.3 km). That averages 55 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI)?

The difficulty score for Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI)?

The longest climb on Upper Mississippi Bluff-to-Bluff (MN, WI) runs 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and gains 512 ft (156 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.