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 Massac Forest Nature Preserve Posted by:  trailhound1
N 37° 08.623 W 088° 40.664
16S E 350997 N 4112133
Massac Forest Nature Preserve encompasses 244.6 acres at the eastern edge of Fort Massac State Park.
Waymark Code: WMT6QZ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2016
Views: 1
Massac Forest Nature Preserve was dedicated on November 11, 1981, as the 84th Illinois nature preserve. The preserve contains a continuum from very wet cypress swamp and wet mesic floodplain forest to drier mesic floodplain forest and southern flatwoods forest.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 244.6 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Portion of the 2.5-mile Hickory Nut Ridge Trail takes hikers along the scenic Ohio River.
What points of interest are there?:
Floodplain forest
What activities are available?:
hiking/biking along the George Roger Clark Discovery Trail and the Hickory Nut Ridge Trail.
Hours of accessibility?: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes, poison ivy, ticks
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
Please supply the website of the land if available: 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!
Recent Visits/Logs:
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