Horseshoe Mound Preserve

Beautiful spot

Really nice views and a nice walk. Not far from town so easy to get to if you’ve tired of shops and people. We brought a picnic and enjoyed the weather and scenery.

Nice stop to use up time.

Is is a wonderful location. As most reviews say, do it as a drive-by or to kill time. The trails offer views as lovely as the top. I would like to return during a solstice.

Interesting Stop

We were driving past on the way from Chestnut Mountain Resort and decided to stop. It is free, interesting and has a beautiful view. There was some information about the aera, but I wish they would ...

One of the most scenic properties in northern Illinois

Located at 1679 North Blackjack Road, off U.S. Highway 20, at the eastern gateway to the historic community of Galena, Horseshoe Mound is one of the most scenic properties in all of northern Illinois....

Pretty scenery, dull hike

This was a steep and narrow rode to get to the top. It had beautiful views of land and prairie wildflowers. From the trail you can see the Mississippi River. There was not much shade and not really hi...