Galena River Trail
A gently sloping gravel trail of about 5 kilometres along the Galena River, running from the town centre towards the Mississippi. It suits cycling, walking and birdwatching.
The trail follows a former railway bed. It starts near Grant Park and the flood gates, and runs south past wetlands and riverbank woodland to the Lead Dock Wetlands on the Mississippi River. The full route is about 5 kilometres and the surface is flat. Along the way, you can look back at the town's red-brick roofs and church spires. It is well suited to birdwatching in spring and autumn, and to viewing autumn foliage. Bicycles can be rented in town. A round trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Market House State Historic Site
- Dowling House
- Ulysses S. Grant Home
- Galena & U.S. Grant Museum
- Belvedere Mansion & Gardens
- Washburne House State Historic Site
- Galena Main Street Historic District
- Horseshoe Mound Preserve