Standing Cedars Land Conservancy
Posted by: PaddlinMad
N 45° 17.345 W 092° 44.607
15T E 520118 N 5015096
The Standing Cedars Land Conservancy preserves this natural area for all to enjoy. The Buffalo Skull area is a 245-acre property, including dry cliffs, oak savanna, a moist ravine, maple/basswood forest, and former farm fields.
Waymark Code: WM6G2E
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Views: 5
The waymark is a disk embedded in a concrete post projecting 6 inches stamped W-27 Department of the Interior National Park Service 12/79. It is in a wooded Oak Savannah area south of a large prairie in the Buffalo Skull area, a 245-acre property including dry cliffs, oak savanna, a moist ravine, maple/basswood forest, and former farm fields. The Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy was founded in 1994 to protect land along the Lower St. Croix River, for the health of the river valley and as a legacy for future generations. It is open to the public, foot traffic only. Parking is available on the right side of the road 1/2 mile west of the corner of 280th Street and 55th Avenue.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 245 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: A 1.3 mile mostly flat trail through Remnant Prairie and Oak savannah.
What points of interest are there?: A waterfall can be heard and seen in the northwest corner. It falls from the bluff down to the St. Croix River. The Osceola and St. Croix Valley railroad is visible below the bluff.
What activities are available?: Foot traffic only. No bicycles.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Cliffs, ticks, poison plants.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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