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20201108 – Shoemaker State Nature Preserve

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Date: 11/08/2020 – Distance: 1.3 mi – Elapsed Time: 0.75 hr – Ascent: 190 ft – Descent: 112 ft – Difficulty: Easy

Shoemaker State Nature Preserve is a small 22 acre park near Peebles, Ohio. It only has one trail which is a short 1.5 mile lollipop loop. However small isn’t always insignificant. The loop part of the trail enters a small dolomite gorge with two arches and also which has 7 rare species of plants, including an endangered species, the Heart Leaved Plantain. Being fall, I didn’t really get to see many plants, however it was still a good short hike. I will have to return in the spring and summer.

Small parking lot on Pine Gap Road.
These chunks of dolomite probably came from the lime mine next door.
The trailhead.
Trail map at the kiosk.
Trail leading to the preserve.
Starting to notice some cliffs.
The start of the preserve.
Stairs leading into the gorge.
Many of the rare wildflowers grow on the calcareous rocks like this dolomite. I see columbine here. I’m not sure what the grape shaped leaves are.
This is Hepatica, one of my favorites.
Hydrangea.
Looking back at the stairs.
The cliffs here are not real tall.
This sign marks the loop.
Crossing over to the southern side.
There is a natural rock bridge.
Here’s a better view.
The creek which cut this gotge.
Arborvitae.
Looping back to the northern side.
Ferns growing in the crevices.
Close view of the ferns.
Burls are caused by damage to a tree which the tree combats. Usually caused by fungus, insects, or other things rubbing the tree.

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