Fall Creek Valley South

Description The geologic history of this site strongly influences soil conditions and the vegetation that grows here. Fall Creek has cut away deep gravelly deposits, leaving a steep slope (Arboretum Slope) and a level plateau (Fall Creek Plateau). The wooded terrains on both sides of Forest Home Drive are high-quality examples of mature and old-growth forest. Read More... On Fall Creek South Vegetation and Geology

Location These forests are on both sides of Forest Home Drive, just east of the Floriculture Test Gardens. Parking is available in the arboretum or along Forest Home Drive at Flat Rocks, near the Stevens Suspension Bridge and opposite the Trailer Court. A loop path beginning near the suspension bridge circles through the Fall Creek Plateau. The Morgan-Smith Trail crosses the Arboretum Slope, leading to Park Park, and also connects via a spur with the Plateau loop path just East of the Trailer Court. View Full Size Location Map

Maps

Overview Boundary, Parking, Structures, Contour Lines, Streams and Wetlands. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Soils Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Soil Survey Data (1965). Download Printable PDF Version of Map
Aerial Photo Boundary, Color aerial photo (1995) and site photos. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Geology    Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Bedrock and Surface Materials. Download Printable PDF Version of Map

Biological Attributes

Vegetation Communities A list and description of vegetation communities found within the site.

Plant Species Please contact the Natural Areas Director at 607-255-9638 for a complete list of plant species identified within the site.