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A short, even-terrain loop along the Galena River.


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Miles

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Loop

604' 184 m

High

601' 183 m

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2' 1 m

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3' 1 m

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Open dawn to dusk.

Description

A nice, easy trail winding through restored prairie near downtown Galena.

This trail can only be accessed via the Galena River Trail. Park at either Depot Park in Galena, IL or 102 Jefferson Street to access the Galena River Trail and head north until you reach the Buehler Preserve.

This trail is owned and maintained by a nonprofit organization, so be sure to leave a donation in the box at the kiosk!

Flora & Fauna

Prairie wildflowers.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jim Johannsen

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Pass through this fence at the entrance to the Buehler Preserve.
Feb 13, 2017 near Galena, IL
Summer is a nice time to visit the Buehler Preserve.
Feb 13, 2017 near Galena, IL

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