Great River Road-North Bicycle Tour
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Great River Road-North Bicycle Tour
State Road 35 - Prescott, WI 54021
Information:
715-262-0104
Wisconsin's portion of the Great River Road (Highway 35) can lay claim to the most beautiful views and scenic overlooks along the entire Mississippi River. Here the river carved a deep gorge through the layered limestone. Towering bluffs stand out against green-forested valleys. Just east of Hwy. 63, an historical marker points out an unusual landmark; a stone pattern shaped like a bow and arrow created on a distant hillside by early Native Americans.
The section between Prescott and Stockholm contains some of the most challenging hills in the state. Riding east between Bay City and Maiden Rock, the road rises 450 feet in two-and-a-half miles. The reward is a stunning view of Lake Pepin below; the Mississippi fills the valley from bluff to bluff. Just east of Pepin, a natural dam created by the delta of the Chippewa River backs up the waters of the Mississippi for 24 miles creating the lake. Riding along the Mississippi isn't all work, though. The laid-back character of Wisconsin river towns invites you to linger. Local antique shops are wonderful places to explore. Quaint cafes en-route are essential refueling stops, each with its own unique character. Numerous wayside parks and historical sites offer a chance to rest for the next hill, or just kick back and watch the river flow.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
River Falls Bacon Bash
9/27/2024 - 9/28/2024
River Falls - 11.5 miles away
2
2024 Hilltop Pumpkin Party & Rotary Halloween Parade
10/19/2024
Hudson - 14.08 miles away
3
Find Santa
11/04/2024 - 12/03/2024
Hudson - 15.68 miles away
4
Candlelight Stroll 2024
12/06/2024
Hudson - 15.68 miles away
5
Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes
11/22/2024 - 11/24/2024
Hudson - 15.69 miles away
6
Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival 2024
9/28/2024 - 9/29/2024
Hudson - 15.89 miles away
7
Light Up Hudson 2024
11/29/2024
Hudson - 15.89 miles away
8
Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park
11/29/2024 - 2/07/2025
Hudson - 16.27 miles away