The entire main stem of the Mohican River from the confluence of the Clear Fork to the confluence with the Kokosing Scenic River is The lower section of the Clear Fork and the Mohican River consists of a lush forested river valley and clean, flowing waters which provide valuable habitats for numerous flora and fauna. Mohican State Park From camping to a castle, or private cabins to a state park lodge!
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The forest lands were administered by the Ohio Division of Forestry. The new park was named Clear Fork State Park. Even before the official name change, visitors referred to the area as Mohican. The last glaciers to enter Ohio, the Wisconsinan, ended their advance in the Mohican region, leaving behind an array of glacial deposits such as end and ground moraines, linear ridges of soil and rock, and till deposited along the edge of the ice sheet. The erosional forces of glacial meltwaters hastened the carving of the narrow Clear Fork Gorge.
This gorge cuts into sandstone bedrock, creating steep cliff walls and bedrock outcroppings. The gorge is more than 1, feet wide at the top and more than feet deep. The Geology of Mohican State Park. The Mohican-Memorial State Forest surrounds the park and harbors great plant and animal diversity.
Ridge tops contain stands of white, red and black oaks, red maple and white pine trees. Beech, ash, and tulip trees can be found in the middle and lower slopes along with hemlock and yellow birch. The bottomland forest contains sycamore, willow, buckeye, hawthorn and dogwood trees.
The diversity of ferns in this region is astounding, with as many as 15 different species identified, including the rare walking fern. Mohican is home to numerous mammals, including white-tailed deer, skunk, opossum and red fox. Dusky salamanders, American toads, and the gray tree frog are samples of local amphibians. Wild turkey have made a tremendous comeback in Ohio after being totally absent at one time.
Now significant numbers can be found in the surrounding forest. Additionally, bald eagles are regularly seen in the area. Birders will also enjoy the abundance of nesting warblers in the Clear Fork Gorge. You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay. High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets.
We have two daughters. Tana purchased this home after the devastating flood of which ruined the house. With the help of friends and family the home was stripped to the studs and completely remodeled. From until , Tana operated Tana's Snack Shack, a riverside concession stand serving canoes floating past the property. We lived at this property year round until Summer on the Mohican River is so much fun during the day and peaceful in evening.
Fall and Winter are quiet and beautiful. Winter hikes in Mohican State Park are our favorite. To help with bookings, call our support phone number Trip Boards.
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