This is a spring discovery hike at Charleston Falls Preserve. This special hike for our group is led by Miami County Park District Naturalist Tama Cassidy. On this hike we will:

This hike will last 1.5 to 2 hours and cover about two miles of trail at an easy pace. Bring your camera.

About Charleston Falls Preserve:

The first stewards of the Falls were the native North American Indians and evidence of their presence in the area has been found in the form of burial mounds, fire pits and artifacts. Since European settlement, the Falls has gained respect from its landowners and visiting local residents who, while enjoying its peace and beauty, have kept the area relatively undisturbed. In a continuing effort to promote land stewardship, the Park District has constructed trails and boardwalks in the preserve to optimize scenic viewing without infringing on the native habitat.

Originating from small underground springs several miles to the east, the stream creating the Falls plummets 37 feet on its meandering journey to the Great Miami River, one mile to the west. Flowing over rock strata also found in New York State and Canada, the Falls can rightly be called a “Miniature Niagara”. Uncommon plants such as wild columbine, walking fern, purple cliff break, and rock honeysuckle grace the limestone faces of the surrounding gorge. The black locust split-rail fences were hewn from trees found within the Preserve and installed by park staff.

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