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

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	8.5 mi, 472 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 34.1% 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 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and gains 472 ft (144 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.