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2,310 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
1,060 ft
Altitude min
1,252 ft
Altitude max
1,252 ft
Altitude start
1,066 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
1,650 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:02:40
Avg time
Nerfherder DH Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHixon Forest - Lower and Upper
La Crosse, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerOutdoor Recreation Alliance "ORA Trails"
Downhill Trail Build by Rock Solid Trail Contractors in 2018. Designed as a intermediate Level DH with Jumps, Berms & Rollers. Best resembles a linear pumptrack.
Access Info
Access from Twister via the Prairie Loop
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 252 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to nerfherder-dh trailhead
(43.822200, -91.190450)
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★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 2,180 ft • 29 •
A challenging route including lots of fun descents with few repeated sections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerfherder DH
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Where is Nerfherder DH located?
Nerfherder DH is located in Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Hixon Forest - Lower and Upper trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.8222, -91.19045.
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How hard is Nerfherder DH?
Nerfherder DH is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Nerfherder DH?
Nerfherder DH has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,060 ft to 1,252 ft.
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Is Nerfherder DH a point to point trail?
Yes, Nerfherder DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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