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3,186 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
601 ft
Altitude min
663 ft
Altitude max
663 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
1,280 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
735 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time
Galena Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLake Lou Yaeger Recreation Area
Litchfield, Illinois -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#49717 in Mountain Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride
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Land OwnerCity of Litchfield
This trail is the Galena Loop which starts and exits on the Kansas trail that circles picnic area 1. The trail is bi-directional
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Nov 23, 2025
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(39.195480, -89.608480)
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Nearby Trails
- Oklahoma Trail 292 ft
- Primitive Campsite Road 646 ft
- Texas Trail 1,093 ft
- Bicentenial Campground Loop 1,237 ft
- Kansas Trail 1,325 ft
Lake Lou Yaeger Recreation Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galena Loop
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Where is Galena Loop located?
Galena Loop is located in Lake Lou Yaeger Recreation Area, Litchfield, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Lake Lou Yaeger Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.19548, -89.60848.
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How hard is Galena Loop?
Galena Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Galena Loop?
Galena Loop has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 601 ft to 663 ft.
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Is Galena Loop a point to point trail?
Galena Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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