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Powers Bluff Maple Woods State Natural Area
This property is perched atop a 300-
foot-high hill of quartzite. A rich southern
mesic forest of sugar maple, yellow
birch, bitternut hickory, ash and basswood
covers the slopes. In spring, the
forest floor is carpeted
with wildflowers
and ferns including
bloodroot, hepatica,
blue cohosh, and
violets. The area supports
a spectacular
display of large-flowered
trillium. On the
south end of the
property, you’ll find
quartzite rock outcrops covered with
columbine and ferns. Bird life includes
warblers, flycatchers and other
neotropical migrants. This 70-acre site
has a hiking trail through part of it for
further exploration.
Directions: Located within Powers Bluff County Park. From Arpin, go
south 1 mile on Cty E, then west 1.1 miles on Bluff Dr to the park
entrance.
Gazetteer: Page 63, D-8.
Phone: 715/884-2437 (Sandhill Wildlife Area).
Web site: Powers Bluff Maple Woods State Natural Area
Signature species: Red-eyed
Vireo and Ovenbird.
Rare species: Woodland vole and
Least Flycatcher.
Seasonality: Open all year.
Parking: Parking area.
Nearest food & lodging: Arpin
or Marshfield. |
