Edge of Appalachia Nature Preserve

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 4274 Waggoner Riffle Rd, West Union, OH 45693, USA

Phone: +16147172770

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Hunter's Holdfast

Mar 31, 2022

The Canoe Livery is washed out and very difficult to portage there now. About a half a mile upstream there is a colony of large cranes nested in stretch of Brush Creek. I counted around 30 nests and at least two dozen birds.

Footpathsblog

Oct 22, 2021

Recently hiked the Buzzardroost Rock Trail on a beautiful blustery day. It was a great mix of ecosystems from woodland to prairie that ended with a great overlook of the Brush Creek Valley. It was an excellent 4.4 mile hike (2.2 out and …

Joseph Scaglione (Joe)

Aug 23, 2021

Pleasantly surprised & enjoyed the scenery & nature. Did not have a map of the preserve, and lost reception of the one on cell access. Very little help as far as signage from the road to any trails or points of interest.

Ashley Waters

Mar 26, 2021

The perfect place for immersing yourself in nature. Gorgeous scenery surrounds you throughout the Preserve and its trails. Cedar Falls and the Gorge at Cedar Run is a must see - the perfect time to hike this trail is when water flow is at …

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Questions & Answers

We're thinking about coming on Memorial Day. I'm assuming it'll be open. Is there a history of being busy that day?

Chris Schell | Dec 22, 2019
Lori Grant | Dec 23, 2019

It will be busier than non holidays, but we went on the fourth of July last year and the Buzzardroost parking lot was full. We saw other hikers about every 10 minutes on that trail. Didn't anyone on the other trails.

What is the cost to get in? What are the hours? I want to hike here and the web site does not say.

Cindy Lou-Who | Dec 22, 2019
J & M Koize | Dec 23, 2019

I think Dennis is correct. The visitors center is a good place to start your visit.

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Can you fish at the persevere and is there trout in the streams

Pro Ben Fetchak | Dec 22, 2019
Kevin S | Dec 23, 2019

I know that they have boat ramps, however, I can't recall if fishing was allowed there.

Is there primitive camping near here?

Jennie Pegram | Dec 22, 2019
J & M Koize | Dec 23, 2019

The closest I found was at Shawnee State Park. It's about a 15 minute drive but not primitive. Flushing toilets and hot showers. The sites are fairly small so maybe primitive by today's RV standards.

Are atv.or off road vehicles allowed.saw a couple pics.of dirt bike atv

Alan Strausbaugh | Dec 22, 2019
Lori Grant | Dec 23, 2019

Pretty sure that is a no. It's a nature preserve, and there are signs with all the flora and fauna they are trying to protect. Dogs aren't even allowed.

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Are dogs on leash allowed in nature preserve

Bill Scheuerman | Dec 22, 2019
Lori Grant | Dec 23, 2019

The signs that are posted say dogs are not allowed, however people take them anyway. I hsve never taken mine.

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Are there any short easy trails for people with disabilities & for children? If so which ones? Is the look out easy to get to? Fishing?Hoping to find things easy to drive & look at so that everyone can enjoy our first visit. Thanks for advice.

Chastity Carter | Dec 22, 2018
D Tree | Dec 23, 2018

Shortest trail is approx 2 miles round-trip. The look out is at the top of the trail approx 1 mile. Moderate difficulty. Can fish and kayak. Would recommend shawnee lake/state park for somewhere easy to drive to.

Can you camp in a tent here? And is there a fee? Also can you have small dogs

April Adkins | Dec 22, 2018
J & M Koize | Dec 23, 2018

You can camp at Shawnee State Park, maybe 15 miles east of there. Good sized campground with hot showers...

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Is hunting allowed here.

Jacob Herzig | Dec 22, 2018
Gregory Findlan | Dec 23, 2018

Yes! The Edge of Appalachia Preserve allows public hunting on 2,400 acres of preserve property located south of St. Rt. 125, approximately seven miles east of West Union on Waggoner Riffle Road. Contact the main office.

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How can you get your child or tween signed up for camp, thanks.

Estella Payne | Dec 22, 2018
Gina Hayslip | Dec 23, 2018

Call the Eulett Center

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