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Address
28749 Hideaway Hills Rd Sugar Grove, OH 43155
Lat/Long Coordinates
N39 38.465' W082 28.558'
Special Features
Emergent swamp with good wildlife viewing opportunities.
Facilities
Largely unimproved site, but does have small pull-off area and observation deck for viewing.
Learn More
Twenty acres of naturally developing tributary swamp on Durbin Run in Hocking County are now under the protection of ODNR, thanks to a gift from Dr. Francis and Mrs. Joyce Kessler.
A variety of wetland-dwelling plants thrive in the swamp, including buttonbush and bur-marigold. A healthy population of beaver also calls the swamp home. During the spring and fall migration period, the preserve offers excellent waterfowl viewing.
Local Directions
From Lancaster, travel US 33 East for about 4.4 miles. Turn left at Horn's Mill Road exit and follow for about 6 miles to the parking area on the right side of the road. (Horn's Mill Road turns into Hide-Away-Hills Road at Hocking County line)
RELATED INFORMATION
Nature Preserve Map
Preserve Rules & Regulations
Handicapped Accessible Preserves
Permit Only Preserves
Preserves Open to the Public
Application For An Access Permit
Access Permit Form (pdf)