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Mills Sky Viewing Sanctuary Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. IL
  3. …Northwestern Illinois
  4. …Galena
  5. Horseshoe Mound
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“A short, grassy trail that ends at the Mills Sky Viewing Sanctuary. ”

Jim Johannsen
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Point to Point

1,059' 323 m

High

1,034' 315 m

Low

2' 1 m

Up

28' 8 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildlife

Open dawn to dusk.

Description

This is a short, grassy trail that ends at the Mills Sky Viewing Sanctuary. This trail moves through the more secluded part of the preserve, winding through gnarly old oak trees.

Contacts

Land Manager: Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation

Shared By:

Jim Johannsen
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in Horseshoe Mound

#34940

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#3

in Horseshoe Mound

#343

in Illinois

#34,940

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The Council Ring is the perfect place to spend a summer day.
Feb 15, 2017 near Galena, IL
On the summer solstice, the stones in the Council Ring align with the setting sun.
Feb 15, 2017 near Galena, IL
The Mills Sky Viewing Sanctuary is a great spot to go cloudgazing or stargazing!
Feb 15, 2017 near Galena, IL

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