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A former railroad converted to crushed gravel for hiking and biking.


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Miles

5.5

KM

Point to Point

642' 196 m

High

602' 183 m

Low

72' 22 m

Up

57' 17 m

Down

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Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildlife

Family Friendly The crushed gravel is easy for families to navigate, but you'll want to use caution and keep youngsters close in the shared use portion of the trail.

Open dawn to dusk.

Description

This trail is an easy hiking or as a bike trail for families!

A short stretch of the Galena River Trail is used to access several private property owners and is therefore shared with automobiles. Approximately 1/4 mile from the trailhead begins a 1/2 mile section of shared use trail. On this section, vehicles may be present on the trail. The rules of the road apply on the shared use section. Trail users should navigate on the left side of the trail (against traffic) and bicyclists should ride on the right side of the trail (with traffic). Though trail users have the right of way, always be alert, defensive, and cautious.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jim Johannsen

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in Galena

#15306

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in Galena

#148

in Illinois

#15,306

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Come experience a picturesque winter wonderland on the Galena River Trail.
Feb 13, 2017 near Galena, IL
Enjoy the Galena River Trail on a chilly fall day to experience falling leaves, quiet forests, and peaceful solitude.
Feb 13, 2017 near Galena, IL

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