Whipple (Robert A.) State Nature Preserve

270 acres - Adams County

Address

1194 State Rte 247
Manchester, OH  45144

Lat/Long Coordinates

N38 43.159'
W 083 30.552'

Special Features

- Dolomite cliffs, slump blocks and sinkholes
- Excellent spring wildflowers

Facilities

Very limited pull-off parking, bulletin board and 2-mile loop trail

Learn more

Whipple State Nature Preserve contains a narrow wooded ridgetop, pocketed with small sinkholes. The ridgetop and head of the valley is bordered by dolomite cliffs of 10-30 feet in height.

There is an abundance of ferns and spring wildflowers throughout the wooded preserve. This area is dedicated in honor of Robert A. Whipple, who generously gave this land to the Division of Natural Areas and Preserve in 1989.

Local directions

Located in Adams County on the east side of SR 247, approximately 1 mile north of U.S. Route 52.