The West woods - Russell, OH
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uccacher
N 41° 27.779 W 081° 18.252
17T E 474596 N 4590199
Altitude sickness should not be an issue here.
Waymark Code: WMCM2N
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2011
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The West Woods is a 902-acre park that protects the historic sandstone ledges of Ansel’s Cave, Silver Creek and its watershed, extensive wetlands and mature forests. It is Geauga Park District’s intent to protect this natural area in perpetuity, and utilize the nature center to provide quality nature education.
According to local legend, Ansel’s Cave once sheltered Civil War soldiers and munitions, runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad, Prohibition-era bootleggers, and Geauga County resident Ansel Savage. In the mid-1800’s, the David Robinson family set up their homestead on land that would one day be part of The West Woods. Remnants of the Robinson family cemetery still remain.
Location: Entrance to The West Woods Park in Russell, OH
Posted Elevation: 1135 feet
GPSR Elevation: 1142 feet
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Visit Instructions:
Photos are not required, but they are encouraged.