Clifton+Gorge+Nature+Preserve

Also, see Little Miami River and Little Miami River Important Bird Area
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Greene County
=Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve= 2331 OH-343 Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387 Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve webpage Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve brochure

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Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve
Coordinates: 39.794161, -83.831520 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve
From Ohio Ornithological Society website

About Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve

 * One of the finest examples of post-glacial canyon cutting
 * Scenic waterfalls and rapids on the headwaters of the Little Miami State and National Scenic River
 * Excellent spring wildflower viewing
 * Parking lot, trails, interpretive signs and overlooks are provided.
 * No pets are allowed at Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve

This 268-acre preserve protects one of the most spectacular dolomite and limestone gorges in the state. Registered as a National Natural Landmark in 1968, Clifton Gorge encompasses a 2-mile stretch of the Little Miami State and National Scenic River, just east of John Bryan State Park.

Geologically, it is an outstanding example of interglacial and post-glacial canyon cutting. At one point, the river funnels through a deep, narrow channel, which was apparently formed by the enlarging and connecting of a series of potholes in the resistant Silurian dolomite bedrock. In other sections of the gorge, cliff overhangs have broken off forming massive slump blocks scattered along the valley floor.

The shaded, north-facing slopes provide a cool, moist environment for northern species including hemlock, red baneberry, Canada yew, arbor-vitae and mountain maple. This is one of the most spectacular sites in the state for viewing spring wildflowers including the rare snow trillium.

Located in Greene County on OH-343, .25 mile west of Clifton at the east end of John Bryan State Park. From Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve webpage



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