WHIPPLE (ROBERT A.)
STATE NATURE PRESERVE - 187 ACRES
Main Feature:

Dolomite cliffs, slump blocks and sinkholes; good spring wildflowers.

This preserve contains a narrow wooded ridgetop, pocketed with small, symmetrical 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 in 1989 for future generations of 
Ohioans to enjoy.

Location:

Located in Adams County on the east side of SR 247, approximately 1 mile north of U.S. Route 52. Limited 
pulloff parking and a 2-mile loop trail are present.

Robert A. Whipple State Nature Preserve 

State Route 247  187 acres. Narrow wooded ridge top, pocketed- with small, symmetrical sinkholes. The 
ridge top and head of the valley is bordered by dolomite cliffs of 10-30 feet in height.  2 miles of 
moderate hiking Trails. Located on the east side of SR 247, approximately 1 mile north of U.S. Route 52.