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4.38 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.38
14 Reviews

Triple State Mississippi River Run (MN, IA, WI)

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By dsolta113 (5 McR Points) on Mar 09, 2012

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Prussian
7 McR Points
August 28, 2012
Another great run along the Mississippi. Bluffs…
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vtwin
2 McR Points
May 24, 2015
I live on Hwy.35 in Wi and ride the loop many…
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Written Directions

You start at Brownsville MN and head south on 26 you will go through Reno, MN and New Albin, IA. When you enter Lansing, IA head east on 82 over the river and try to look down on the open bridge in Lansing. You've then crossed over into Wisconsin and can head up on the other (eastern) shore of the river. Now travel along the river on WI 35 up into La Crosse where you can cross back over the river and into MN on US 61/14 and into La Crescent, MN. Here you can take Route 16 south and finish your loop in Brownsville, MN.

Scenery

Good view of the Mississippi river and of the neighboring hills. The majority of the route, hugs the river and you'll be able to take in all that scenery from both the eastern and western shores.

Drive Enjoyment

Well use highway with good maintenance and the roads follow hills so you'll enjoy the turns and elevation changes.

Tourism Opportunities

There are good places to eat and stop to enjoy the view. The various towns offer gas and food and some of the larger towns like La Crosse have everything you would need/want. The route passes through/near countless parks and wildlife refuge areas like - Kains Lake Wildlife management area, Mounds Wildlife area, Mt Hosemer Park, Blackhawk Park, Bergen Bluff State Natural Area and Pettibone Park.
 

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irideabike
August 21, 2017
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
You get to cruise into the past while taking in the tremendous views of the Mississippi driftless area. Bluffs hundreds of feet high guide your route up and down the mighty Mississippi. There happen to be many Historical markers and places to stop for picturesque views. If you stop in La Crosse I highly recommend taking the ride up to Grandad Bluff. When riding through Lansing, IA you get to ride over The Black Hawk Bridge; a steel riveted cantilever through truss bridge completed in 1931. It's one of the more unusual bridge designs on the Mississippi. While in Lansing stop at Mt. Hosmer for more amazing views!
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sbsteve
July 7, 2019
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Lucky to live near this route beautiful,don't forget get to wander off main route , 95% of the back roads are paved in Wisconsin unreal sites and roads everywhere you will see roads with letter numbers I advise take a lot of them you won't be dissapointed
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Kimbo
November 12, 2017
14 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Another great ride, although the Iowa/Minnesota side clearly outclass the east portion of the ride.
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