Acadia Cliffs State Nature Preserve, Protected natural area in Washington County, Ohio, United States.
The 273-acre Acadia Cliffs State Nature Preserve contains steep sandstone formations covered by dense forest along meandering streams in southwestern Washington County.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources established Acadia Cliffs State Nature Preserve in 1994, transferring its management from Nature Preserves to Wildlife Division in 1998.
The former millstone quarry within the preserve produced stones for grain processing until operations ceased due to quality concerns with the local materials.
Visitors can reach the preserve via County Road 3 from State Route 555, with parking available near the entrance for nature observation and hiking.
The preserve safeguards Bradley's spleenwort, a rare fern species that grows on the rocky cliffs, making it an important site for plant conservation.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 39.32100,-81.84500
Latest update: May 8, 2025 02:54
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