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McCracken Fen State Nature Preserve
Bellefontaine, OH 43311, United States
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La
Review №1

Always a peaceful place to take a walk. Its beautiful year round, and I often see wildlife and interesting plants.

Ja
Review №2

Great nature preserve in Logan County that most dont know about. There isnt a whole lot of trails, but there is some decent elevation change and viewing areas of the peat pits and the fen. The fen, itself is pretty spectacular. Definitely worth a visit if you live in the area or are looking to knock all the state nature preserves off your list.

Ja
Review №3

Nice little there and back.

Je
Review №4

This preserve was formerly a peat mine operation, but was purchased by Ohio DNR as a preserve due to the unique post-glacial flora that was unearthed during the mining operations. For years, the place was off-limits to the general public and a permit was required to visit. Now it is open to visitation during daylight hours. It is not developed at all, so there are no bathrooms or other facilities. The trails are pretty minimal, but you can get down and see the fen. There is a small parking area off of CR 32 S, just a mowed grassy area for five cars or so. No interpretive signage or anything, so do your research before visiting. This is an interesting spot if you are into wetland ecology, rare plant species, and Ohios glacial history.

Cr
Review №5

Nice hiking trail, not much birdlife this time of year

Ro
Review №6

Absolutely stunning fen

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6 Comments
4.6 Rating
  • Address:Bellefontaine, OH 43311, United States
  • Site:http://naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/state-nature-preserves/find-a-state-nature-preserve/mccracken-fen
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Nature preserve
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–8pm
  • Tuesday:6am–8pm
  • Wednesday:6am–8pm
  • Thursday:6am–8pm
  • Friday:6am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–8pm
  • Sunday:6am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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