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Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve

Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve is a magnificent natural area in southeast Ohio's Jackson County. It was dedicated as a state nature preserve through the foresight and generosity of two long-time business partners, Edwin A. Jones and James J. McKitterick.
The focal point of this preserve is a clear water lake surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs.
The rich Appalachian forest is cut by three deep ravines in which are found magnolias, eastern hemlock, sweet gum, birch and beech.
The dry ridge tops support an association of mountain laurel, Virginia pine and oak. The preserve has many native orchids as well as diverse spring flora.
Lake Katharine harbors the state's largest and finest populations of both bigleaf and umbrella magnolia trees, both state-listed species. [naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov]

Trailhead: 1703 Lake Katharine Road, Jackson, OH 45640, USA
Lat/Long: N39.08602° W82.66951°

Salt Creek Trail
Distance: 1.6mi  
Total Ascent/Descent: 307’/161’  
Elevation min/max: 708’/914’ 

Short Loop Trail
Distance: 0.2mi

Rock Wall Trail
Distance: 0.1mi  
Total Ascent/Descent: 4’/16’  
Elevation min/max: 697’/710’ 

Pine Ridge Trail
Distance: 2.0mi  
Total Ascent/Descent: 325’/282’  
Elevation min/max: 671’/827’ 

Calico Bush Trail
Distance: 0.5mi  
Total Ascent/Descent: 60’/45’  
Elevation min/max: 740’/778’ 

Connector Trail
Distance: 0.4mi  
Total Ascent/Descent: 61’/4’  
Elevation min/max: 805’/868’ 

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