The Top 9 Attractions around West Salem
There are plenty of places to see and visit around West Salem. Whether you love hiking or cycling, West Salem is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
La Crosse Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
There's Parking and flush restrooms.
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Rest Stop on the Great River Trail in Onalaska
Highlight • Rest Area
This is a full service stop. Plenty of picnic tables, swinging benches, bike maintenance station, showers, electrical outlets for charging eBike batteries, a good view, and nearby restaurants and bicycle …
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Mushroom Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
This unusual geological formation is presumably natural and tells a story of eons of erosion. There is supposed to be a second formation farther along the same trail to the south but I was not able to find it.
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Savanna Oaks Tract Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this overlook, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and the Mississippi River Valley spreading out beyond.
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West Salem Bike Depot Park
Highlight • Rest Area
There are several benches and a bubbler( water fountain) and parking .Restrooms are located one block north at the village park. There's also a KT gas station a block south and east of the Bike Depot Park.
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View from Tortoise Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
From just the right angle, this boulder has the silhouette of a tortoise. Standing next to this rock, you also get a great view of the mighty Mississippi River valley.
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View from Humfeld Summit
Highlight • Summit
It's a good climb to the summit, but the view is worth it. At an elevation of 1212 feet, this is the highest point in Green Coulee Park. There is …
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Tortoise Rock viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Looking out over the mighty Mississippi River valley stands the aptly named Tortoise Rock. From the perfect vantage point, this boulder bears an uncanny resemblance to a mighty ancient tortoise. …
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Rim of the City Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Rim of the City Viewpoint aptly describes this location, where you can sit on the edge of La Crosse and enjoy stunning views of the marsh and the Mississippi River.
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