Driftless Coulees: Wildcat Mountain & Mindoro Cut
The crown jewels of Wisconsin's unglaciated Driftless Area. Tackles the steep alpine-style hairpins over Wildcat Mountain into the Kickapoo River Valley, followed by WI-108 piercing the Mindoro Cut—the second deepest hand-cut highway rock chasm in North America (built in 1908).
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A world-class, purpose-built motorcycle welcome center marking the northern terminus of VA-16 ('Back of the Dragon' - 32 miles and 438 curves over 3 mountain passes). Exudes celebration and triumph as riders gather on the turf courtyard to compare chicken strips and sip craft pints around fire pits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Driftless Coulees: Wildcat Mountain & Mindoro Cut? ▼
Driftless Coulees: Wildcat Mountain & Mindoro Cut spans 58 miles and packs approximately 180 curves (3.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 720 ft - 1,360 ft and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Hillsboro / Wildcat Mountain, WI (Latitude 43.6522, Longitude -90.3444) and finishes at Mindoro / West Salem, WI (Latitude 44.02, Longitude -91.1).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.