The Signal Tree on the Cuyahoga Valley Portage Path, Ohio
N 41° 07.218 W 081° 31.085
17T E 456507 N 4552240
Quick Description: This mighty Burr Oak, estimated to be between 250 and 300 years old, continues to mark the way of the Portage Path in the Cuyahoga Valley of northeast Ohio.
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 2/5/2009 1:17:08 PM
Waymark Code: WM5R4N
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Long Description:Shaped like a giant three pointed fork or a candelabrum, this tree
clearly shows the path to take between two of the biggest rivers
here, the Cuyahoga and the Tuscawaras.
This great tree is more than 100 feet high and has an average
spread of 75 feet. Most experts believe the oak was manipulated
into this shape when it was small, by Indians who were known to do
this to mark their canoe trails.
The tree can be found at Summit County Metro Parks, Cascade
Valley park. Use the Chuckery Race entrance.
The tree is fenced off, please no climbing on this old sentinel.
Three benches available to relax and just sit. Try to imagine all
the history that passed by here. Amazing place to reflect.