Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve, Protected natural area in Adams County, Ohio, United States.
This 130-acre preserve contains post oak openings, blackjack oaks, and cedar sections with numerous native prairie grass species and flowering plants.
The preserve, designated in 1985, marks the first natural area acquired through Ohio state tax check-off funds after previous agricultural use.
Regular controlled burns maintain this natural space, continuing traditional land management practices that Native Americans used in past centuries.
Visitors can explore 2 miles of marked trails through different ecosystems, including Bald Hill Trail, Cedar Barren Trail, and Prairie View Trail.
The preserve hosts Ohio's largest population of rattlesnake-master plants, with approximately 10,000 specimens attracting numerous pollinator species.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 38.83980,-83.57490
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:56
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