Mastodon Hike - Limestone Hill Trail
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Limestone Hill Trail is a steep and rugged hike with challenging slopes and
rough terrain. The trail leads along the base of a limestone bluff, up a hill
through an oak, hickory and cedar woodland and across the hilltop with
scenic views of Seckman valley. The trail is often shaded by a variety of
trees such as honey locust, sugar maple, dogwood, white oak, hackberry
and cedars. Among the deep ravines and rough, protruding boulders,
wildflowers such as columbine and wild hydrangea can be found growing
among woody vines and trumpet creepers. Small yellow and red funnel-
shaped mushrooms may be spotted poking through the dark green
mosses on the limestone boulders. There are several benches and
overlooks along the trail.
*Let's meet in the museum parking lot and hit the trail at 4:05pm. Be sure to bring water, bug spray and walking sticks. The park website says it will take about 2 hours to complete.