The Mindoro Cut Route includes one of the most famous motorcycle roads in Wisconsin, the Mindoro Cut. It is the second-deepest cut built by hand in the Western Hemisphere and the oldest functional cut which has not been improved upon. However, the entire cut was completely resurfaced in 2019. This route is centered on La Crosse, WI, and is among our favorites because most of the roads are smaller and very twisty. The majority of the Mindoro Cut Route is situated among the tall bluffs that border the Mississippi River and the resulting roads can be extremely challenging. There are many parks and other points of interest along the entire route so be sure to check them out. One of our favorite stops is at Granddad’s Bluff, where the views are spectacular. In addition to the cut and the parks, this route also provides access to three Wisconsin Rustic Roads (#s 26, 32, and 64).
Approximate Mileage: 230 Miles
Estimated Riding Time: 6.5 Hours
Road Surface: Paved
ATTRACTIONS:
Coon Valley: Norskedalen, Benrud Little White Chapel
La Crosse: Shrine of our Lady of Guadelupe, Granddad Bluff, World’s Largest Six Pack, La Crosse County Courthouse, Hiawatha Statue, Blue Baby in Egg Statue, Boosie Mootel Barn Sign
Bangor: Leo and Leona’s
Rockland: Meadow Brook Park
West Salem: Lewis Point Park, Dinosaur Sculptures
Mindoro: Mindoro Cut
Onalaska: Sunny the Sunfish, Cat and Ball of Yarn
Holmen: McGilvray “Seven Bridges” Road, Windmill Yard
Stoddard: R Little Winery
Coon Valley: Coon Creek Cliffs State Natural Area
Rustic Roads #26, #32, #64
A Paper Map is available for this route.
Motorcycle Rides, Stoddard, Chaseburg, LaCrosse, Onalaska, LaCrescent, Coon Valley, Westby, Cashton, Bangor, West Salem, Mindoro, Holmen, Sparta
Mindoro Cut Route
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