Edge of Appalachia Preserve

Edge of Appalachia Preserve is a large protected area in southern Ohio that contains forests, grasslands, and streams across the Appalachian Escarpment. The land brings together different natural habitats within one connected system.

The preserve was established in 1959 after botanist E. Lucy Braun studied the region's ecological value. Conservation work started with smaller land parcels and grew into a large network of connected natural areas.

The Cincinnati Museum Center partners with The Nature Conservancy to offer educational workshops and research opportunities for scientists studying regional ecosystems.

More than 40 kilometers of marked trails run through the area with routes for different skill levels. Multiple parking areas at various entrances provide access to different sections of the preserve.

The area shelters several habitats that are globally rare and found nowhere else in the region. Many of these environments exist here as isolated patches surrounded by farmland and developments.

Location: Ohio

GPS coordinates: 38.79240,-83.38400

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21