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Charleston Falls Preserve
Charleston Falls Preserve has over 216 acres of prairie and forests and nearly 4 miles of trails. It’s the perfect place to hike and view wildlife. The most unusual feature of this preserve is the unique waterfall. Check out the tabs below for more information on this fascinating park. Click on the link to view the brochure map of Charleston Falls.
Address: Charleston Falls Preserve 2535 Ross Road Tipp City, Ohio 45371
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Charleston Falls Preserve is the most visited Park District property in Miami County with over 216 acres of prairie and forests. This beautiful park is the perfect place to hike and view wildlife. Uncommon plants such as wild columbine, walking fern, purple cliff break and rock honeysuckle grace the limestone faces of the surrounding gorge.
The most unusual feature of this preserve is the unique waterfall. The Falls can rightly be called a “Miniature Niagara” because its rock strata is the same as Niagara Falls. Originating from small underground springs several miles to the east, the stream creating the falls plummets 37 feet then continues its meandering journey to the Great Miami River.
Over three miles of trails pass through various habitats such as Redbud Valley and the Thorny Badlands, offering explosions of color and varieties of scenic wonder. Help protect this unique natural site by using the trials provided and following the rules of the Preserve. HistoryCharleston Falls Preserve gained its name from the nearby community of West Charleston. The first stewards of the Falls were the North American Indians and evidence of their presence in the area has been found in the form of burial mounds, fire pits and artifacts. Activities• Hiking Trails • Nature Programs • Wildlife Pond Observation Deck • Prairie Viewing Platform • Picnicking • Falls Observation Boardwalk • Hands-on Environmental Education • Campfire Programs
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Natural Features• 216 Acres • 37’ Waterfall • Limestone cave • Redbud Valley • Thorny Badlands • Wildlife pond • Tall grass prairie Facilities• 3.74 miles of trail • Observation platforms • Viewing boardwalk • Restrooms
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Programs
- "We are the stars which sing" Flute Music in the Park
- "Boot Camp"
- "Rock Hounds" Naturalist Adventure Series
- Education Aide
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- "The Friendly Snake"
- Trailing Moms and Tots
- "Valentine Dog Lovers" Dog Social
- Naturalist Adventure Series "Puppets"
- "Music in the Parks"
- Winter Open House "An Evening of Lights"
- Charleston Falls Trail Run
- Campfire "Full Moon"
- "Spiders"
- Education Aide
- Naturalist Adventure Series
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- "Tracks in the Snow" Naturalist Adventure Series
- Souper-Walk Series
- "Full Moon" Campfire
- Mother Nature's Preschool
- "Winter Tree Identification" Naturalist Adventure Series
- Education Aide
- "Pilates"
- "Blue Moon" Campfire
- "Yoga at the Falls"
- Campfire "Music of the Stars"
- Mother Nature's Preschool
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- Education Aide
- "Fun with Flutes"
- "Music of the Stars" Campfire
- Education Aide
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- Naturalist Adventure Series
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- Daddy and Me
- Mother Nature's Preschool
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- "Total Body Workout"
- Education Aide
- Music in the Park "Sunset Songs"
- Trail Run Challenge
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- "Creeking for Critters"
- Education Aide
- Adult Exploration Hike
- Adult Exploration Hike
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- Education Aide
- "Old Fashion Campfire" Earth Day Celebration
- Education Aide
- Music in the Parks "The Touch of the Ice Queen"
- "Hat Day"
- Education Aide
- Dog Social "Hat Day"
- Adult Exploration Hike
- "Up, Up and Away"
- VIP Program "Cast Iron Stargaze"
- Mother Nature's Preschool
- Mother Nature's Preschool "Winter is Coming"
- "Night Songs Walk"
- Trailing Moms and Tots
- Adult Exploration Hike
- "Sacred Waterfall Walk" Music in the Parks
- Trailing Moms & Tots
- Education Aide
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