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A half-mile mowed trail over steep terrain.


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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

1,041' 317 m

High

855' 261 m

Low

199' 61 m

Up

181' 55 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Open dawn to dusk.

Description

This half-mile trail is about as steep as they come in Illinois. The route good workout with a small seep community at the bottom near the western preserve boundary.

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Shared By:

Jim Johannsen

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#274

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#28,864

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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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