Shallenberger Nature Preserve

USA / Ohio / Lancaster /
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Two miles of trail explore hilly and steep terrain. At Shallenberger Nature Preserve visitors can hike to Allen Knob, a promontory of highly resistant sandstone, and the smaller adjacent Ruble Knob. Mountain flora namely chestnut oak and mountain laurel are common on the knobs. On May 15, 1973, the area was dedicated as a scenic state nature preserve under the Natural Areas Act of 1970
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Coordinates:   39°41'38"N   82°39'10"W
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