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Grandad Bluff
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Grandad Bluff is a bluff on the east side of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is approximately 590 feet above the surrounding land and 1,183 feet above sea level. Bliss Road provides access to the bluff. A park shelter in a fenced-off area atop the bluff provides visitors with a view of La Crosse.
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Grandad Bluff Park
3020 Grandad Bluff Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
Gateway Trails
3020 Grandad Bluff Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
Lower Hixon Trailhead
2600 Old Quarry Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Bluffside Tavern
2712 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Grandad Bluff

La Crosse, WI 54601
4.9(168)
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Grandad Bluff is a bluff on the east side of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is approximately 590 feet above the surrounding land and 1,183 feet above sea level. Bliss Road provides access to the bluff. A park shelter in a fenced-off area atop the bluff provides visitors with a view of La Crosse.

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attractions: Grandad Bluff Park, Gateway Trails, Lower Hixon Trailhead, restaurants: Bluffside Tavern, local businesses:
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Grandad Bluff Park

Gateway Trails

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Grandad Bluff Park

Grandad Bluff Park

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Gateway Trails

Gateway Trails

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Lower Hixon Trailhead

Lower Hixon Trailhead

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Bluffside Tavern

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Awesome views of the whole area. You can drive right to the top and walk approximately 150 yards or so to the viewing platforms. At times it can be very congested with traffic and people but it is worth the extra time. Larger vehicles with trailers probably not recommended for it is a tight & twisty road and at the top when lot is full or crowded it could present an issue attempting to turn around or even park your rig. Best to just go up in a vehicle minus the trailer. I stop here every time we...

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4y

Really great view of La Crosse and surrounding area up here. It's been a few years since I've been to this spot but I have some classic photos to add. Was here on a date and it went well, partially due to this location where we had to snuggle up since it was somewhat cold and windy that day. I am trying to make it back here this summer so I may be back with some updates once I can find myself a date. haha. But seriously I will...

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1y

Definitely worth checking out when visiting LaCrosse! It over looks an entire city area, but it was easy to look past that and find a sense of what the land would have looked like before lacrosse was established. The only knock on it would be, there are not signs at the trailheads to tell you exactly what trail it is, route, distance, and if it is bike/hike specific. WORTH THE...

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Chuck WiggyChuck Wiggy
Awesome views of the whole area. You can drive right to the top and walk approximately 150 yards or so to the viewing platforms. At times it can be very congested with traffic and people but it is worth the extra time. Larger vehicles with trailers probably not recommended for it is a tight & twisty road and at the top when lot is full or crowded it could present an issue attempting to turn around or even park your rig. Best to just go up in a vehicle minus the trailer. I stop here every time we pass through.
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Dana NyboDana Nybo
A cool spot. Great panoramic view. I went in the middle of the day, but I can imagine a great sunset view from here.
Hank ZaneHank Zane
Really great view of La Crosse and surrounding area up here. It's been a few years since I've been to this spot but I have some classic photos to add. Was here on a date and it went well, partially due to this location where we had to snuggle up since it was somewhat cold and windy that day. I am trying to make it back here this summer so I may be back with some updates once I can find myself a date. haha. But seriously I will be back soon.
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Awesome views of the whole area. You can drive right to the top and walk approximately 150 yards or so to the viewing platforms. At times it can be very congested with traffic and people but it is worth the extra time. Larger vehicles with trailers probably not recommended for it is a tight & twisty road and at the top when lot is full or crowded it could present an issue attempting to turn around or even park your rig. Best to just go up in a vehicle minus the trailer. I stop here every time we pass through.
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A cool spot. Great panoramic view. I went in the middle of the day, but I can imagine a great sunset view from here.
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Really great view of La Crosse and surrounding area up here. It's been a few years since I've been to this spot but I have some classic photos to add. Was here on a date and it went well, partially due to this location where we had to snuggle up since it was somewhat cold and windy that day. I am trying to make it back here this summer so I may be back with some updates once I can find myself a date. haha. But seriously I will be back soon.
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