This eastern section of the Galena River Trail leads to the Buehler Preserve. It is a dike to prevent flooding. With the formation of the Buehler Preserve, Galena topped it with a gravel walkway to extend the trail to the preserve. Now a little about the preserve.
Buehler Preserve
Thanks to the generosity of former Galena Mayor Robert Buehler and his 1999 land donation, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation owns this 25-acre property.
The eastern portion of this parcel contains hilly woodland; the western portion, a flood plain that offers water filtration, flood storage, game and non-game habitat, a prairie restoration, and public open space in close proximity to the city of Galena. The Galena River Trail, a favorite of bikers, hikers, and dog-walkers, and of course Geocachers, extends from the Meeker Street footbridge into the preserve. JDCF maintains a mowed trail around its perimeter. Camping is not permitted.
Have fun. It is a short hike and the mosquitoes go away in the winter. Bug spray is recommended in the summer.
10 foot TOTT needed.