Near Galena View Trail
Summer wildflowers blanket Gateway Park outside of Galena.
Near Galena View Trail
This little guy enjoys an afternoon ride as his family hikes along the Galena View Trail.

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Galena View Trail

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A short out-and-back gravel trail with views of historic Galena across the valley.
0.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
66ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
849ft
High Point
783ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short gravel trail begins at the parking lot at Gateway Park and ends at an overlook of the Galena River Valley. Hikers will enjoy great views of prairie wildflowers in the summer months.

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Contributors
Jim Johannsen