Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
The Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, five miles northwest of Trempealeau, offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of river, prairie, and bottomland forest habitats. There are numerous interpretive hiking trails and a five-mile self-guided circle drive thought the refuge that is convenient for autos and bikers.
In the forested portion, look for hawks, ruffed grouse, cuckoos, yellow breasted chat and bluebirds. Grebes, rare double-crested cormorants, bitterns, geese ducks, and osprey all nest in the refuge. There is access for canoers who will enjoy very quiet wetland passages. Only hand-powered boats or those with electric motors are allowed in the refuge.
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Perrot State Park is located just west of the village, beyond Sullivan's Supper Club. At the park, an historical marker commemorates the 1685 trading post of the French explorer, Nicholas Perrot. See Hopwellian Indian mounds and interpretive programs. Camping, including winter camping, is excellent at the Park. Canoeing the narrow Trempealeau River is reminiscent of boating in the grassy Florida Everglades (no alligators, however, just catfish). The Trempealeau River is very shallow in spots, so it may be necessary to portage. Boaters can enter the park at the railroad bridge near Trempealeau Mountain.
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Lock and Dam #6 is located at the southeast end of the Village. Turn south from HWY 35 onto Fremont Street. Continue south across the railroad tracks and veer right to the river. There is a visitor observation area to view lock operations.
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The Trempealeau Lakes
While lakes in the Mississippi River valley are few and far between, Trempealeau is blessed with several! The Trempealeau Lakes are found by following Fremont Street south from HWY 35. Directly after crossing the railroad tracks continue straight ahead to visit the lakes. About 1.5 miles from the railroad crossing, the turn-off for the Lakes area is well-marked.
The Lakes are actually a chain of seven small, picturesque spring-fed lakes which provide great fishing and canoeing. There are several boat landings and parking areas as well as a shelter house. The largest lakes include Long Lake which covers 22 area; Round Lake, 40 acres and Third Lake, 29 acres.
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The Great River State Bike Trail
The Great River State Bike Trail passes directly through Trempealeau. North takes you to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge; south takes you all the way to LaCrosse. A parking lot and facilities make Trempealeau a great place to start your trek. This trail offers a unique opportunity to bike through the Black River bottoms. Listen for sand hill cranes. Birding and wildlife watching opportunities abound. Bring your binoculars! Other portions include prairie, woods, small villages. Limestone screening.
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Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 242 ~ Trempealeau, Wisconsin, 54661
Phone: (608)-534-6780
chamber@trempealeau.net