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Wahkeena
2200 Pump Station Road
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
740-746-8695 1-800-297-1883
 Wahkeena, named with an Indian word meaning
"most beautiful" is a located on the edge of the Hocking Hills. This outdoor
education area is used for nature study and is a preserve for birds and other wildlife.
 Wahkeena's sandstone cliffs, part of the famous Black Hand sandstone, are
forested primarily with tulip trees and oak. The 150 acre nature preserve also features
interesting flora, including great rhododendron and mountain laurel; and about 26 types of
ferns including Christmas and maidenhair.
 Eight native orchids have been identified here, including the showy orchid
and pink lady's slipper. In the summer one can observe over 69 species of birds and 15
species of mammals, including the pileated woodpecker and white-tailed deer. At the lodge,
tour groups may view nature study exhibits. There are two trails available for hiking.
LOCATION
Wahkeena is on Pump Station Road 1 mile west of County Road 86, which is six miles
south of Lancaster off of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County.
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